Blue Whale

About Blue Whale

The largest animal ever to have lived on Earth. Blue whales visit the Sea of Cortez between January and March to feed on krill.

Quick Facts

• Habitat: All major oceans, migrating between polar feeding grounds and temperate/tropical waters
• Diet: Almost exclusively krill—up to 4 tonnes per day
• Best season: January to March in the Sea of Cortez

Fun Facts

A blue whale's heart is the size of a small car and beats only 2 times per minute when diving,Their tongue alone weighs as much as an elephant,Blue whale calves gain about 90 kg per day during their first year,Their calls at 188 decibels are the loudest sound produced by any animal

Diving Tips

Blue whale encounters are almost always from the surface. Keep a respectful distance of at least 100 metres by boat.