Blue Whale Exhales Out of Its Blowhole
A blue whale swims in the open waters of the Indian Ocean, blowing air from its blowhole, off the coast of Timor-Leste in Southeast Asia.
- Image ID 56727106
- Length 00:00:10
- Production Company Kyle Roepke
- Resolution
- FormatMP4
Synopsis
The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth. Historically, blue whale populations suffered severe declines due to commercial whaling and are classified as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. However, in 1972, blue whales gained protection under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
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Kyle Roepke