Watch: Moment fin whale swallows thousands of gallons of water during feeding
Summary
A videographer captured a fin whale feeding off the coast of Wales, showing the whale taking in thousands of gallons of water and krill. The fin whale, the second largest whale after the blue whale, is known for its size and speed and is usually found in cooler ocean waters worldwide.Key Facts
- The fin whale can grow up to 24 meters (79 feet) long and weigh up to 70 tonnes.
- It feeds by lunging and taking in up to 18,000 gallons of water and krill at once.
- The video was taken by Rhys Morgan, who was using a drone while fishing near Pembrokeshire, Wales.
- Fin whales are fast swimmers but hard to spot because they spend much time deep in open ocean waters.
- These whales eat mainly krill, small fish, and squid, consuming up to 2,000 kilograms of food daily.
- Fin whales often feed near the surface but usually migrate, so seeing one in coastal waters is unusual.
- Scientists know little about fin whale migration, but it varies with seasons and locations.
- Marine expert Dr. Marianna Chimienti described the filming as a rare and lucky event.
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