Minke Whale

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Minke whale
(Balaenoptera acutorostrata)

Minke whales regularly swim past South Beach at American Camp, but their dark, slim bodies, swift surfacing movements, and nearly invisible blows can be overlooked in all but the calmest sea. The smallest of baleen whales at 25 to 35 feet, they have sharply pointed snouts and will approach smaller boats out of curiosity.

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The Minke "Boing" (NOAA)




Last updated: March 16, 2015

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