A blue whale is the largest animal in the world. A blue whale weighs more than 400,000 pounds. Which is equal to about 33 elephants.
An adult blue whale can reach a length of about 98 feet. The heart of a wheel is about the size of a small car. It eats 7,936 pounds of food per day during the feeding season۔
The blue whale has the loudest vocalization of any animal in the world. It can even make more noise than a jet engine. Its call reaches 188 decibels while the sound of a jet engine goes up to 140 decibels.
The whale can attract and communicate with other blue whales hundreds of miles away with its whistle.
Best Places to See a Blue Whales:
Three great places where whales can be seen۔
- California USA:
- Los Cabos Mexico:
- Mirissa Sri Lanka:
California, USA:
Blue whales migrate to the California coast every year between June and September. Whale watching is one of the oldest traditions in California.
In this tradition, northern regions such as McKercher State Park and Mendocino Headlands State Park offer many places to see whales on land, and thousands of people visit during this season each year.
There are more than 20 whale safari destinations in Central California. Whales often come very close to shore and this scene is certainly more interesting and has no significant effect on the whales.
Los Cabos, Mexico:
Mexico’s Baja Island is among the richest waters in the eastern Pacific, making it one of the best places to see blue whales. Along with seeing blue whales, it is also a great place to see other types of whales such as humpbacks, sperm whales, and gray whales.
The most unique way to witness this magnificent wildlife is by taking a boat deep into the ocean. There, you will be able to see this creature of nature swimming up close. Once you imagine this scene in your mind, you’ll be eager to go and experience it.
Each year, about 3,000 people migrate north through the eastern Pacific Ocean from tropical to polar waters to see blue whales. Los Cabos Cabos is one of the most popular places where people go to see blue whales۔
Mirissa, Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka is an area of the world where blue whale sightings have increased rapidly in the last ten years, but unfortunately due to the Sri Lankan government’s lack of control over the industry, people harass the whales.
Migratory fish from December to March include blue whales, sperm whales, and bryde whales, and groups of people come out with their boats to watch them.
If you are also going to see Sri Lankan whales, choose a government-approved operator with a proper license. Be aware that whale swimming is illegal in Sri Lanka, so if you are offered this option, we ask that you respectfully decline to avoid any trouble later.
