spouting whale
A blue whale with the top of its head and back visible, spouting water. The water goes upwards and then sprays in front of the whale.
There are different emoji meanings for spouting whale in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used for marine biology, environmentalism, or just referring to whales. Sometimes playfully used for 'whaling' in gaming.
- East Asian culture
- Generally used for its literal meaning of whales or the ocean. Less specific cultural nuances beyond that.