Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus) breaching, extremely rare unusual image. Monterey, California, Pacific Ocean. MORE INFO: This Blue Whale was engaging in courting/fighting behaviour with another Blue Whale. Both animals were moving much faster than normal, chasing each other, & breaching repeatedly.
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Image id: 917-357
Release status: No Release Needed
Shot date: August 2010
Upload date: April 2012
Artist: Anthony Pierce
Release status: No Release Needed
Shot date: August 2010
Upload date: April 2012
Artist: Anthony Pierce
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