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What

Common Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata)

Observer

jmaughn

Date

August 7, 2020 10:44 AM PDT

Description

I've been waiting a long time to see one of these in the Monterey Bay.

Very small whale, quick dives with very little if any visible spout. Paired blowhole. Blowholes and dorsal fin visible at the surface at the same time.

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