Minke whales captured to study fish hunting patterns

Minke whales captured to study fish hunting patterns

KUSHIRO, Japan - A Japanese team involved in whaling research off southeastern Hokkaido announced Nov. 8 that it captured 50 minke whales in September and October and that an analysis of their stomach contents showed 15 adolescent whales about 4 to 6 meters long had hunted Alaskan pollack. According to officials of the government-backed whaling team, anchovies were found in the stomachs of 19 of the captured minke whales, sauries in eight, and krill in six. Officials said the whales were captured to study the impact of minke whales on the local fishing industry. The photo shows members of the research team cutting up a captured whale. The carcasses are sold for food in Japan.

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