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Balaenoptera Musculus Collection

The majestic Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) gracefully glides near the surface of the Gulf of California in Mexico's Sea of Cortez

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving beneath ocean surface. Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving beneath ocean surface. Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue Whale - Near surface Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico

Blue Whale - Near surface Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
FG-eb-913 Blue Whale - near surface Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico Balaenoptera musculus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) underwater, Coronado Islands, Baja California

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) underwater, Coronado Islands, Baja California, Mexico, Eastern Pacific Ocean

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Pygmy blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) subspecies of blue whale, diving downwards

Pygmy blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) subspecies of blue whale, diving downwards, Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean. Endangered species

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Cutting up a blue whale, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown

Cutting up a blue whale, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Cutting up a blue whale, between c1900 and c1930

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swims beneath the surface of the ocean. Indian Ocean

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swims beneath the surface of the ocean. Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing, aerial shot, Baja California

Blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) surfacing, aerial shot, Baja California, Mexico

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving beneath the surface. Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving beneath the surface. Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale underwater close-up of head and mouth, Mexico

Blue whale underwater close-up of head and mouth, Mexico

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Tail of Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda). This may be the pygmy sub-species

Tail of Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda). This may be the pygmy sub-species of blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus. Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swimming, Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka. March

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swimming, Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka. March

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swimming ins motion, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swimming ins motion, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: RF - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving vertically down into the ocean to feed

RF - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving vertically down into the ocean to feed. Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Tail fluke of Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving. Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Tail fluke of Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving. Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Tail of Blue whale diving (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda

Tail of Blue whale diving (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) possibly the pygmy sub-species of blue whale, (Balaenoptera musculus). Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean. Photo taken under permit

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) throat inflated, filter feeding at sea surface

Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus) throat inflated, filter feeding at sea surface. California, USA. Sequence 1 of 2

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Aerial shot of Blue whale swimming at surface {Balaenoptera musculus}, Pacific Mexico

Aerial shot of Blue whale swimming at surface {Balaenoptera musculus}, Pacific Mexico

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) tail, Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) tail, Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Balaenoptera musculus, Blue Whale, side view

Balaenoptera musculus, Blue Whale, side view

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Largest animals size comparison

Largest animals size comparison. Array of past and present large animals, compared to a human (lower right). At top is the blue whale, a marine mammal and the largest-ever animal

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue Whales - Near surface Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico

Blue Whales - Near surface Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
FG-eb-921 Blue Whales - Near surface Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico Balaenoptera musculus Blue Whales - Near surface Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez)

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: The worlds largest animal, a blue whale raises its fluke out of the water

The worlds largest animal, a blue whale raises its fluke out of the water

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: A blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, raises its fluke in Loreto Bay National Marine Park

A blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, raises its fluke in Loreto Bay National Marine Park

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: USA, Tail fluke of Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus); California

USA, Tail fluke of Blue Whale (Balaenoptera Musculus); California

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Illustration of Blue Whale and young, Humpback Whale, Black Dolphin, Beaked Whale

Illustration of Blue Whale and young, Humpback Whale, Black Dolphin, Beaked Whale, Atlantic White-sided Dolphin, Spinner Dolphin, and White Whale

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale underwater with caustics on surface

Blue whale underwater with caustics on surface
Blue whale swimming underwater with bubbles trail and caustics on water surface

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Three blue whales move through their protected territory

Three blue whales move through their protected territory

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Picture No. 10947701

Picture No. 10947701
Blue Whale - surfacing Gulf of California, Mexico. Date:

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Picture No. 10947671

Picture No. 10947671
Blue Whale - tail Gulf of California, Mexico. Date:

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Picture No. 10947702

Picture No. 10947702
Blue Whale - surfacing Gulf of California, Mexico. Date:

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Picture No. 10947670

Picture No. 10947670
Blue Whale - tail Gulf of California, Mexico. Date:

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Picture No. 10947672

Picture No. 10947672
Blue Whale - surfacing Gulf of California, Mexico. Date:

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Picture No. 10947703

Picture No. 10947703
Blue Whale - tail Gulf of California, Mexico. Date:

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Picture No. 10947669

Picture No. 10947669
Blue Whale - tail Gulf of California, Mexico. Date:

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Picture No. 10947668

Picture No. 10947668
Blue Whale - tail Gulf of California, Mexico. Date:

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Partially-submerged blue whale blowing through its blow hole

Partially-submerged blue whale blowing through its blow hole

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale, artwork F007 / 8096

Blue whale, artwork F007 / 8096
Blue whale, computer artwork

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale, artwork F007 / 8097

Blue whale, artwork F007 / 8097
Blue whale, computer artwork

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale model C016 / 6225

Blue whale model C016 / 6225
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) model on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale model C016 / 6224

Blue whale model C016 / 6224
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) model on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale feeding, artwork C018 / 0294

Blue whale feeding, artwork C018 / 0294
Blue whale feeding. Artwork sequence showing how a baleen whale such as this blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) feeds. Baleen whales feed on small crustaceans, such as krill (yellow)

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Whale watching, Mexico C014 / 0540

Whale watching, Mexico C014 / 0540
Whale watching. Tourists watching blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) from a boat. Photographed in the Sea of Cortes (Gulf of California), Mexico

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Whale watching, Mexico C014 / 0541

Whale watching, Mexico C014 / 0541
Whale watching. Tourists watching a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) from a boat. Photographed in the Sea of Cortes (Gulf of California), Mexico

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue Whale Hall

Blue Whale Hall
View of Blue Whale Hall, Mammal Gallery, Gallery 24, Life Galleries at The Natural History Museum, London

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Balaenoptera musculus, blue whale and Balaenoptera physalus

Balaenoptera musculus, blue whale and Balaenoptera physalus
Plate 43 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: The Blue Whale Annual Fundraising Ball

The Blue Whale Annual Fundraising Ball

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: Blue whale exhibit

Blue whale exhibit
The Whale Hall, the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageBalaenoptera Musculus Collection: The new Whale hall, 1938

The new Whale hall, 1938



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The majestic Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) gracefully glides near the surface of the Gulf of California in Mexico's Sea of Cortez, showcasing its immense size and beauty. In the depths of the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka, this magnificent creature dives beneath the ocean surface, leaving us in awe of its power and grace. The Coronado Islands in Baja California provide a stunning backdrop as a Blue Whale swims underwater, captivating our imagination with its sheer presence. A subspecies known as the Pygmy Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) showcases its unique characteristics by diving downwards into the deep blue sea. As we explore further into the Indian Ocean, we witness another breathtaking moment when a Blue Whale elegantly swims beneath the ocean's surface. From an aerial perspective off Baja California, we capture an extraordinary sight - multiple Blue Whales surfacing simultaneously, reminding us of their social nature and interconnectedness. The tail fin of a Pygmy Blue Whale hints at its smaller stature within this remarkable species. In March off Sri Lanka's coast in the Indian Ocean, a solitary Blue Whale gracefully moves through water with effortless motion. Its rhythmic swimming captivates our senses and evokes feelings of tranquility. Witnessing these giants dive vertically down into the ocean to feed is truly mesmerizing. Whether it be Mirissa or any other location where they roam freely, every encounter with a Pygmy Blue Whale leaves us humbled by their grandeur. Once again diving beneath the surface in Sri Lanka's Indian Ocean waters, these incredible creatures remind us that there is still so much to discover about them and their mysterious world. The enchanting movements continue as a Blue Whale propels itself forward through motion-filled waters near Sri Lanka. Each stroke reminds us why they are considered one of Earth's most magnificent inhabitants. These images showcase not just individual moments but also highlight the importance of preserving and protecting these gentle giants.