Physical Characteristicsīlue whales have a smooth, slender, streamlined, and somewhat tapered body that begins with a pointed snout, and ends in broad triangular flukes that have a median notch and slightly concave or straight trailing edges. In 2007 they have been commonly seen in ocean waters near Long Beach, California (100 miles south of the Santa Barbara Channel). A large population formerly found in the Santa Barbara Channel off the California coast from June through September appears to be moving south recently. ![]() Most migrate to warm tropical and subtropical waters in winter months for calving and breeding. In summer months they move about in cold water seeking foraging areas where there are large concentrations of krill. At times they also frequent coastal and near island areas. The usual habitat of these whales is the open ocean and the edges of continental shelves except in polar regions where they follow retreating ice edges. Seasonal breeding, calving, and feeding distribution in the global ocean’s tropic, temperate, and drift-ice polar waters Habitat Blue whales are seen in the wild as part of the Aquarium’s whale watching adventures on our local Pacific Ocean waters. ![]() The blue whale is also featured in signage, Whales: A Journey with Giants (a large screen, multimedia presentation), and the interactive kiosk, Whales: Voices in the Sea. Our anatomically correct (88 ft) fiberglass model of a female blue whale is named Edie. CONSERVATION STATUS: Endangered - ProtectedĬLIMATE CHANGE: Not Applicable At the Aquarium
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