Krill swarm in Monterey Bay, California (IMAGE)

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Krill swarm in Monterey Bay, California

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Small shrimp-like crustaceans called krill are an important part of the diet of blue whales. Seasonal upwelling drives dense aggregations of krill in Monterey Bay, attracting foraging whales. Image: © 2003 MBARI

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Image: © 2003 MBARI

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