Species: Fin whale

Information about fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) can be found (in Dutch) on the National flora and fauna databank website (Verspreidingsatlas zoogdieren).

Disease general

No diseases found.

Research results

No researchresults found.

General news

• Collision with a ship most likely cause of death in stranded rorqual (04/09/2014)
• Five unusual strandings of four different species of sea mammal (01/10/2013)

Publications

• Apparent Emergence of Bow-Caught Fin Whales (Balaenoptera physalus) Found in the Netherlands. IJsseldijk L.L., J. Steenbergen, A. Gröne, S. Hiemstra, M.J.L. Kik & L. Begeman (2014) Journal of Aquatic Mammals 40(4), 317-321, DOI 10.1578/AM.40.4.2014.317