A minke whale has apparently been spotted feeding off the shore by fishing crews in Cornwall. Company Mermaid Pleasure Trips said the mammal was spotted where hoards of jellyfish had also been seen.

While minke whales are known to be among the smallest, they can grow to about 35 ft (10m) and weigh up to 20,000 lb (9,000 kg). The species can usually be seen between July and October in UK ...

Minke whales, often called the “phantoms” of the Pacific, are typically known for their shy and swift nature. They usually offer only fleeting glimpses to even the most dedicated whale watchers.

A dead minke whale has been removed from Portstewart Strand in County Londonderry. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) said the whale washed up on the beach on Sunday ...

A dead minke whale that washed up at a beach on the north coast has now been “removed and disposed of", the National Trust has confirmed.

A whale-watching excursion off the coast of Orange County got an up-and-close visit by a pair of friendly and “extremely curious” minke whales. The encounter happened Tuesday morning between ...

A more than 20 foot minke whale found stranded on a north coast beach was removed on Tuesday. The whale, believed to be a young male, was discovered washed on Portstewart Strand on Sunday evening.

So far, 33 gray whales have been spotted in the area, compared to just four gray whale sightings in 2024. About one-third of the whales this year have stayed in the Bay for at least 20 days.

“Curious” minke whale circled boaters off Dana Point in California and they witnessed a dolphin stampede and more marine life along the coast, the group said.