Blue whales are the largest creatures on Earth, weighing up to 330,000 pounds and growing to 110 feet long. They are the largest animals ever to roam our planet, surpassing the size of any dinosaur or mammoth. These majestic creatures primarily eat krill, consuming 20-50 million calories per day.
Whale watchers off Laguna Beach, California were treated to an unexpected sighting of the season’s first blue whale on April 28. The boat captain for Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching spotted a 60-foot-long male blue whale about 6 miles from shore. This was an early sighting as the first blue whale of the previous year was not seen until May 7.
During the sighting, the watchers observed the blue whale feeding for several cycles before it began porpoising and lunging in the air. This behavior was a thrilling sight for those on the boat. The experience was described as incredible by one commenter, highlighting the excitement of being out on the water with such a majestic creature.
It is important to note that there are only 360 blue whales remaining, making each sighting a special and rare event. The video captured during the observation showed a newborn blue whale which is vital for the recovery of the species. The sighting of this first baby humpback whale off a Washington island further emphasizes
