Find out what blue whales feed on, the huge amount they need to eat and how they can eat so much in one mouthful.

In Part Three of our four-part Giants of the Sea series, we’ll hitch a ride on the back of a blue whale to learn about its incredible feeding mechanism. In only 3-5 million years (a short time …

Dec 3, 2025 · The answer, surprisingly, is mostly krill. This article will delve into the specifics of the blue whale diet, exploring the reasons behind their krill-centric consumption, the methods …

All of this energy spent may lead the whales to be picky eaters, if the mass of krill is too small they may swim through without opening their mouth to feed.

Mar 13, 2025 · Discover how blue whales feed, their unique diet, and the incredible techniques they use to consume massive amounts of krill in the open ocean.

Jun 3, 2025 · It’s estimated that the blue whale will consume up to 35,000 pounds of krill per day during peak feeding season. That’s around 10% of their entire body weight. Some sources …

Aug 18, 2025 · Discover the specific diet and unique feeding methods that sustain the ocean’s largest animal, the blue whale.

Blue whales have a unique feeding strategy: Blue whales use a technique called lunge feeding, where they rapidly open their mouths and engulf large amounts of water and food in a single …

It has been estimated that it takes about 2,200 pounds of food to fill a blue whale’s stomach. Its main sources of food include copepods and krill. During its period of peak consumption, the …

When blue whales feed, they create nutrient-rich fecal plumes that nourish phytoplankton, forming a foundational base for oceanic life. This cyclical relationship between blue whales and their …