Experience the Majesty of Blue Whales in San Diego

Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth, with an average length of 80 to 100 feet and weight of up to 200 tons.

They have a distinct blue-grey color and a streamlined body with a small dorsal fin.

Blue whales feed on krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures, and can consume up to 4 tons of krill per day.

Before commercial whaling, there were over 350,000 blue whales in our oceans, but now only around 15,000 remain, with 3,000 near our coast.

Blue whales are known for their loud, low-frequency vocalizations that can be heard for hundreds of miles underwater.

They are highly migratory and travel long distances each year, with some populations traveling up to 10,000 miles between their summer feeding grounds and winter breeding grounds.

Blue whales are social animals and often travel in small groups or pairs.

They have a lifespan of around 80 to 90 years.

Blue whales were added to the endangered species list in 1966 and are protected by international law.

San Diego is a popular location for blue whale watching during their annual migration between June and October.