Blue whale dorsal fin off Loreto, Sea of Cortez, Baja, Mexico


The Sea of Cortez, especially in the area near Loreto, is an exceptionally rich marine environment with blue whales, fin whales, humpback whales, huge manta rays, dolphins and a rich bird life. The marine life is fed by a rich plankton population, and when huge swarms of tiny pink krill accumulate near the water's surface it starts a feeding frenzy, with everything from tiny herring to large whales getting in on the action.


Size: 3600px × 2400px
Location: Loreto area, Sea of Cortez, Baha, Mexico
Photo credit: © Terry Allen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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