Minke Whale

Minke whales are relatively small baleen whales with pointed snouts and compact, streamlined bodies. They feed on small fish and crustaceans, filtering water through baleen plates. The common name covers more than one species, including common and Antarctic minke whales. Individuals often surface quietly and can be difficult to follow at sea. Their coloring, markings and distribution differ between species. Feeding ranges from coastal waters to open-ocean and polar environments, according to the whale and local food conditions.