2012 08-15 SB Channel

A very close look at a giant blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus).

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The blue streak is a giant blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) just beneath the surface.

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The small dorsal fin and beefy tail stock of a giant blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus).

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A giant blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) just milliseconds before a spout. The splashguard had created a "pocket" or depression in the water as the whale moves forward, the the first bubbles can be seen coming out of the blowholes inside the splashguard.

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A blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) with a split dorsal fin.

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A giant blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) heads for the camera and spouts.

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Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) abound...photograph one and get two.

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Another blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) dorsal fin.

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Part of a herd of common dolphins (Delphinus capensis) in which several small calves can be seen.

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A leaping common dolphin (Delphinus capensis).

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A close look at a common dolphin (Delphinus capensis).

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Common dolphins (Delphinus capensis) surfing a small wave.

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Elegant tern (Sterna elegans).

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A California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) showing some moulted fur.

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