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fin whale
noun
: a baleen whale (Balaenoptera physalus) that may attain a length of over 70 feet (21 meters) and is found chiefly in subtropical to arctic and antarctic waters worldwide
called also finback
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Japan's Fisheries Agency added fin whales to the list of species that can be hunted legally, citing population recovery in the North Pacific.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In August, a large fin whale washed ashore in Southern California and died before rescuers could get to the scene, CBS Los Angeles reported.
—CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Iceland’s government temporarily suspended the commercial hunting of fin whales last year on animal welfare grounds.
—Sylvia Hui, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
Alongside these species, visitors may have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of some of the largest organisms to ever call earth home, with the fin whale being a particular highlight for those fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of one during a tour.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
In August, a large fin whale washed ashore in Southern California and died before rescuers could get to the scene, CBS Los Angeles reported.
—CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
Iceland’s government temporarily suspended the commercial hunting of fin whales last year on animal welfare grounds.
—Sylvia Hui, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2024
Alongside these species, visitors may have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of some of the largest organisms to ever call earth home, with the fin whale being a particular highlight for those fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of one during a tour.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Fin whale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fin%20whale. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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