Sep 28, 2023 · The blue whale is the largest animal on Earth. Learn about the conservation and management of these endangered animals.

Feb 14, 2018 · Not only are blue whales the largest animals in the sea, they are also the largest animals ever to live on this planet. They’re bigger than all known dinosaurs! Blue whales can grow to about 110 feet long, which is longer than a basketball court.

Oct 12, 2018 · In 2018, NOAA Fisheries announced the initiation of a 5-year review for the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). NOAA Fisheries is required by the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to conduct 5-year reviews to ensure that the listing classifications of species are accurate.

Feb 14, 2018 · Not only are blue whales the largest animals in the sea, they are also the largest animals ever to live on this planet—even bigger than all known dinosaurs.

Blue whales are the largest animals ever to live on our planet. Blue whales are found in all ocean basins, except the Arctic Ocean. There are five currently recognized subspecies of blue whales.

They can be found in every ocean and range in size from the small dwarf sperm whale to the massive blue whale, the largest animal on the planet. Whales belong to a group of marine mammals called cetaceans.

Official listing of the blue whale under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

The information on the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) biology and habitat, threats, and conservation efforts was summarized and analyzed based on ESA section 4 (a) (1) factors (see Section 2.0) and the recovery criteria identified in the Revised Recovery Plan to determine whether a reclassification or delisting may be warranted (see Section ...

We, NOAA Fisheries, announce the adoption and availability of an Endangered Species Act Recovery Plan for the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)

The blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, is the largest of all the cetaceans, averaging 26 m in length and weighing up to 136 MT. The body is bluish gray in color and often mottled with white spots.