Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, #07556

An enormous blue whale raises its fluke (tail) high out of the water before diving. Open ocean offshore of San Diego. California, USA, Balaenoptera musculus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 07556
An enormous blue whale raises its fluke (tail) high out of the water before diving. Open ocean offshore of San Diego. California, USA

Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 07556
Format: Film 3:2
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