Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Japan Minke Whale cluster

Three Minke whales stranded in the Hokkaido prefecture in 16 days. I'm awaiting data for other regions. 

2025, October 20. Japan, Tokoro-cho, Kitami City, Hokkaido, Jounam Beach Beach. Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). Location: 44.127234N 144.045590E. Length: 5m Gender: Female.

2025, November 2. Japan, Hokkaido, Mokoto Abashiri City. Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). Location: 43.977015N 144.308199E. Length: 5m. Gender: Female.

2025, November 5. Japan, Hokkaido, Hamatonbetsu. Minke whale, (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). Long-Lat: 45.130366N 142.396021E. In advanced decomposition. Body length:5.1m
Sex: U.

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