2012 06-24 SB Channel

A giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) runs head-on into the on-coming waves.

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A lone giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) spouts in the breeze with Santa Cruz Island in the back.

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The right flank of a giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) and dorsal fin.

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The head and closed blow holes of a giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) are seen just beneath the waves.

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A giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) comes up to spout.

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The blue streak - a giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swims under the surface.

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Spout of a giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus).

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The effect of wind on spout spray - a giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus).

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As this giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) heads directly upswell into the wind, the spray from its spout is carried away quickly.

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Waves and whales - a giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) battles the rough seas.

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The mighty blast of a giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus).

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Here we see the low, sleek profile of a giant Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus).

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A long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) slashes through the water.

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Guests aboard the Condor Express get close looks at some long-beaked Common Dolphins (Delphinus capensis). To the upper right, there is a mother and calf, the calf is leaping.

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A California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), not one of our released animals.

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A rehabilitated California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) takes a look out the door of its transport kennel....Hmmm. It looks cold down there!

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A rehabilitated California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) takes the plunge back home.

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A rehabilitated California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) hits the water.

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A rehabilitated California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) leaps out of its cage.

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Another rehabilitated California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus).

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Away we go! A rehabilitated California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus).

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The last rehabilitated California sea lion pup (Zalophus californianus) is released.

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