Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, #07587

A footprint (or flukeprint) is the smooth circle of water left on the oceans surface where a blue whale has just dived. When there is little wind and waves, a footprint can remain visible for several minutes. San Diego, California, USA, Balaenoptera musculus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 07587
A footprint (or flukeprint) is the smooth circle of water left on the oceans surface where a blue whale has just dived. When there is little wind and waves, a footprint can remain visible for several minutes. San Diego, California, USA

Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 07587
Format: Film 3:2
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