Stranded body of dead Blue whale, (Balaenoptera musculus) calf, people looking at carcass, Monterey Bay, California, USA

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). People looking at a dead blue whale calf. National marine sanctuary, Monterey bay, California Pacific ocean, USA.

People looking at dead body of Blue whale calf (Balaenoptera musculus), stranded on beach Monterey Bay, California, USA

Blue whale, (Balaenoptera musculus), Biologist holdindg her hand next to a vertibra for size comparison, Monterey, California, USA

Humpback whale, (Megaptera novaeangliae) diving with California sea lions, (Zalophus californianus) following and feeding together, Monterey Bay, California, USA

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) fluke-up dive in the offshore waters of Santa Monica Bay, California, USA. The blue whale is the largest animal to ever live on planet Earth.

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) fluke-up dive at sunset in the offshore waters of Santa Monica Bay, California, USA. The blue whale is the largest animal to ever live on planet Earth.

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) lunge feeding at the surface. The whale is upside down to the visible part is the lower jaw upside down. Monterey Bay, California, USA

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). The tail of a blue whale raised way out of the water before diving deep. The typical skin colouring is also visible. Gulf of California.

Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus). A blue whale tail. Gulf of California.

Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus). A blue whale tail in the afternoon light. Gulf of California.

Blue whale (balaenoptera musculus). The tail of a blue whale can be up to 20ft across. Gulf of California.

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) fluking to dive, Monterey Bay, California, USA