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Life Sciences => Marine Science => Topic started by: John Cen on 04/08/2016 14:39:45

Title: How are Fin or Sei whales distinguished from each other?
Post by: John Cen on 04/08/2016 14:39:45

Hey all,

I'm currently off South West Coast of Ireland. Can't work out if this is a fin or sei whale. Any ideas?
(Taken roughly 2.5km away)

Thanks,

Sam

Title: Re: Fin or Sei Whale?
Post by: Colin2B on 12/08/2016 08:41:03

Most likely fin which usually seen late summer to December on S Coast.
Sei is smaller so less easily seen and tends to go in small groups.
If you saw large blow followed by fin surfacing then it's fin, with sei the blow and dorsal are seen together.
Hope you see more and closer so you can get firm id

Thanks for posting

Title: Re: How are Fin or Sei whales distinguished from each other?
Post by: chris on 12/08/2016 09:06:10

Lucky you, John! Can I come?

Title: Re: How are Fin or Sei whales distinguished from each other?
Post by: Colin2B on 12/08/2016 14:19:17

Quote from: chris on 12/08/2016 09:06:10

Lucky you, John! Can I come?

Yes, send us your location!

Did you log your position? Could be worth sending a report to http://www.iwdg-shop.com/sighting.php?sid=x they would probably confirm the id.