Balaenoptera acutorostrata, commonly known as the Minke whale, is a species of baleen whale. It is part of the rorquals family (Balaenopteridae), which also includes humpback whales, blue whales, and others. Minke whales are the smallest in their family, but still considered one of the larger marine species. They have a pointed snout, with a slender, streamlined body and are known for their playful behavior. They inhabit every ocean of the world, with a varied diet, mainly consisting of fish and krill.