Minke Whales

Minke whales are the smallest of the baleen whales and range from 7-10 metres in length. They are found in all oceans except the Arctic and have a distinctive white band on each flipper. Minke whales use their filter-feeding system to eat krill, small fish, and other small organisms. They are also an important part of the marine ecosystem, providing food for other predators such as orcas, as well as serving as indicators of changing ocean conditions. Minke whales are important to humans as they are used to determine the health of the ocean and to study whale behavior. They are also a tourist attraction, providing people with the opportunity to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.