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Blue whale

Balaenoptera musculus

The largest animal ever to live. SoCal hosts one of the world's most reliable summer feeding aggregations off the Channel Islands.

Stats

At a glance

LENGTH
70–100 ft
WEIGHT
100–150 tons
LIFESPAN
80–90 yrs
DIET
Krill, almost exclusively
RARITY
Seasonal — rare
SEASON
Jun–Oct
How to ID

What to look for

Tall straight blow, mottled blue-gray, the largest animal ever.
BEHAVIORS TO WATCH FOR
Tall straight blow (30 ft)Long shallow divesLunge-feeding on krill
When

Best months to see

JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
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Last 30 days

Total seen
0
Days active
0/30
Last seen
Not seen
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Operators that often spot this species

NW
Newport Whales
NEWPORT BEACH · NEXT 11:00 AM
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DL
Davey's Locker
NEWPORT BEACH · NEXT 12:30 PM
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DW
Dana Wharf
DANA POINT · NEXT 10:00 AM
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HB
Harbor Breeze
LONG BEACH · NEXT 12:00 PM
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FC
Flagship Cruises
SAN DIEGO · NEXT 1:30 PM
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