28 November 2024: New study dives into the summer feeding habits of minke whales in the Barents Sea

A recent study by Haug and colleagues, titled “Trophic interactions between common minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) and their prey during summer in the northern Barents Sea” was published in Progress in Oceanography in May 2024. This research sheds light on the complex relationships between minke whales and their prey, offering valuable insights into the Barents Sea ecosystem during the critical summer feeding season.

The study examines what minke whales eat, where they feed, and how their feeding habits interact with the dynamics of their prey populations. By understanding these interactions, the research highlights the delicate balance that sustains this Arctic marine ecosystem. The findings also provide a better understanding of how environmental changes could affect both minke whales and their prey.

Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pocean.2024.103267

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