[CINC] Condor Express 09/10

[Carole Potzmann]

Hi Bhrian,
I read that blue whales in the polar waters may be tinged yellow-green or
brown and this yellowing led to the "sulfer-bottom" name used by whalers.
Could be the reason for the coloring you saw?
Carole Potzmann

On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 10:52 AM, Bhrian Resnik <bhrian at cox.net> wrote:

>  18 passengers enjoyed concierge service from Bill Strongly and myself
> aboard the Condor. We had definite recorded sightings of 6 Blues with
> numerous other blows in the region of the west end of SCI. We spotted 1
> Minke about 10 min. out of the harbor and enjoyed 2 sightings of commons on
> our return home from painted cave. It was a great day!!!
>
>
>
> One Blue had a greenish-yellowish algae like coloration on his dorsal and
> ventral rear area? Is this significant for ID purposes and does anyone know
> what this coloration might be???  Please only respond if this is OK with
> Clare J
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