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The waters surrounding Sri Lanka are known for hosting a plethora of diverse marine animals. But this season has been exceptional.
For the first time ever, photographer/filmmaker Patrick Dykstra filmed a blue whale calf swimming and feeding along side its mother!
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Blue whales are the largest mammal on Earth. They grow up to 98-feet long and can weigh up to 180 tons!
Aside from the breathtaking blue whale footage, Dykstra filmed a Bryde’s whale, dolphins, sea turtles and a pod of more than 50 sperm whales!
Check out some of the amazing images he captured:
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These beautiful creatures are just another reason why we love our Awesome Ocean!