Blue whale – Australian Antarctic Program

Do you know the difference between a Blue whale and a Pygmy blue whale?? The Antarctic or ‘true’ blue whale can grow up to 33m in length and weigh up to 200 tonnes (which is about 30-40 African elephants). Pygmy blue whales are slightly smaller, growing to around 24m and weighing up to 90 tonnes (so about half that of the Antarctic blue whale). The offshore South East Marine Parks around Tasmania are important feeding grounds for Pygmy Blue whales, as well as seabirds and other marine life. A pl

WHALE HELLO! Between the Palmer Archipelago and the Danco Coast—on the west side of the Antarctic Peninsula—runs the sprawling waterway of Gerlache Strait. While sailing the Gerlache Strait you might see humpback whales swimming between the spiky blue icebergs. A guest aboard our Antarctic expedition captured this beautiful wildlife moment. Thank you for sharing! Contact us at info@waterproof-expeditions.com for more information about our expeditions to the Antarctic. | Waterproof Expeditions

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