Partial solar eclipse to darken US skies this week. This NASA graphic shows the visibility area of the partial total solar eclipse of Oct. 23, 2014. The eclipse will be visible from most of the United States, weather permitting. Viewers in Los Angeles, California, will see 31 percent of the sun covered, at 3:28 p.m.
These whales can grow to the length of 40-50 feet with a weight of about 40 tons. Gray whales are omnivores and enjoy feeding on amphipod crustaceans. Scammonâs Lagoon, of Baja California is an example of gray whales.
This is one of the reasons why Beluga whales are also called white whales. The name Beluga is derived from Russian word, âbeiloâ meaning white. It is also known as âCanaries of the Seaâ because of the loud sounds made by them. The other names used for it are white whale, white porpoise and the squid hound.his is one of the reasons why Beluga whales are also called white whales. The name Beluga is derived from Russian word, âbeiloâ meaning white. It is also known as âCanaries of the Seaâ because of the loud sounds made by them. The other names used for it are white whale, white porpoise and the squid hound.