Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, #07563

A blue whale blows (spouts) just as it surfaces after spending time at depth in search of food. Open ocean offshore of San Diego. California, USA, Balaenoptera musculus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 07563
A blue whale blows (spouts) just as it surfaces after spending time at depth in search of food. Open ocean offshore of San Diego. California, USA

Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 07563
Format: Film 3:2
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