Minke Whale

(Balaenoptera acutorostrata)

The Minke Whale is the smallest and most abundant of the rorqual (Large whales). It can reach a length of 33 feet and weigh up to 10 tons. Minke whales rarely travel in groups of more than 3 individuals. Minke whales can be found in virtually all of the worlds oceans. Some Minke whales have a white band around it’s flippers though this is not true of all animals. The Minke’s diet consists of small fish, plankton and krill.

MMC has assisted in the rescue of (1) Minke Whale.