In the Southern Ocean, there lives a blue whale Magnificent and free with a barnacle on her tail She swims the ocean’s depths; few follow her trail In the coldest waters, where only the brave prevail Despite a global whaling ban, the blue whale, the largest animal the world has ever seen, remains endangered. Blue whales are threatened by habitat loss and toxic pollution. They can also become entangled in fishing gear or suffer great harm by being struck by ships. Learn more about the threats she faces, and what we can do to help protect her, in this beautifully illustrated rhyming story for ages 4+.