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.
Blue whales, named for their bluish-gray coloration, are known for their immense size. Their coloration often includes grayish or whitish areas. When viewed from above, the rostrum appears broad and U-shaped and a large splashguard surrounds two blowholes. A blue whale's slender, vertical blow can reach a height of 9 m (30 ft.). Blue whales have 55-68 vertical grooves extending back almost to the navel. The dorsal fin is very small and set Â¾ of the way back and the trailing edge of the flukes are smooth except for a small notch in the center.