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Blue Whale

Balaenoptera musculus

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Photographed in the Monterey Bay.

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KarenL
Fun fact! The blue whale can produce the loudest sound of any animal. At 188 decibels, its call can be detected over 100 miles away! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152663160730603&set=a.10152575329380603.958289.10150120463815603&type=1 https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/314116074104832001
KarenL
Great photo! Having the other boat in the background really gives it a sense of scale!

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PublishedAugust 23, 2011

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