The whale is in immediate danger from the devastating oil spill. Its life is in the balance with this choking sludge all around. The whale is doing its best to escape, but the oil is everywhere. The ocean is stained black with the horror of this tragedy. To show how dire the situation is, you could shade the water around the whale darker and darker, making the whale a small, beleaguered figure among the encroaching oil. Give it power by calling attention to its strenuous fight. Color it bright and passionate to symbolize its courage. Give the whale some hope with a light blue, the antithesis of the darkness of the oil surrounding it. Let's ensure the safety of this magical creature together.