This grey-toned set echoes the minke’s elegant glide beneath the waves.

Minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), the nimble acrobats of the ocean, dart through the water at speeds up to 24 km/h. As the smallest members of the baleen whale family, they exhibit remarkable agility and vocal prowess. They roam the globe, from icy polar waters to warm tropical seas, and can dive an impressive 150m in pursuit of their prey. Living up to 50 years, they are often spotted alone or in small, intimate groups, maintaining a mysterious solitude. Despite their abundance and pivotal role in marine research, they face significant threats from commercial whaling and environmental degradation, highlighting the urgent need for continued conservation efforts. Saving our oceans isn’t possible. It’s necessary.