Endangered Species Highlight: Blue Whale*These magnificent marine mammals rule our oceans! They are among earth’s longest-lived animals, with a lifespan of over 80 years. This longevity, however, does make their population slower to recover after its decline during commercial whaling in the early 1900s. Blue whales have been a protected species since 1966 and listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act since 1973. With the protection from commercial whaling and conservation efforts focused on their recovery, there is hope that these gentle giants will continue to roam our oceans for many years to come. Southern California is one of the few places in the world where you can see these endangered, gentle giants. We are fortunate to see blue whales in Newport Beach beginning in May and extending through the summer.********#newportbeach #whalewatching #whales #bluewhales #planetearth #dronephotography #dronestagram #dronenature #roamtheplanet #wildlifephotography #natureaddict #cetacean #conservation

Endangered Species Highlight: Blue Whale*These magnificent marine mammals rule our oceans! They are among earth’s longest-lived animals, with a lifespan of over 80 years. This longevity, however, does make their population slower to recover after its decline during commercial whaling in the early 1900s. Blue whales have been a protected species since 1966 and listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act since 1973. With the protection from commercial whaling and conservation efforts focused on their recovery, there is hope that these gentle giants will continue to roam our oceans for many years to come. Southern California is one of the few places in the world where you can see these endangered, gentle giants. We are fortunate to see blue whales in Newport Beach beginning in May and extending through the summer.********#newportbeach #whalewatching #whales #bluewhales #planetearth #dronephotography #dronestagram #dronenature #roamtheplanet #wildlifephotography #natureaddict #cetacean #conservation