Off Dana Point, Orange County, CA. 11-02-11. © John  C. Avise.

Fin Whale

Balaenoptera physalus

Cetacea; Balaenopteridae

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Off Dana Point, Orange County, CA. 11-02-11. © John  C. Avise.

Off Dana Point, Orange County, CA. 11-02-11. © John  C. Avise.

Off Dana Point, Orange County, CA. 11-02-11. © John  C. Avise.

Off Dana Point, Orange County, CA. 11-02-11. © John  C. Avise.

Off Dana Point, Orange County, CA. 11-02-11. © John  C. Avise.

Off Dana Point, Orange County, CA. 11-02-11. © John  C. Avise.

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