Ari Friedlaender, Duke University (IMAGE) Duke University Caption Duke research scientist Ari Friedlaender plants a suction cup tag on the back of a blue whale off the coast of Southern California. Credit Courtesy of Ari Friedlaender, Duke Marine Lab (NMFS Permit 14534) Usage Restrictions Please include "NMFS Permit 14534" License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.