How do Whales & Dolphins use their Fins?

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of WHALEZONE.TV!

In this episode, our Naturalist Guide Jessie explains what are the fins of whales and dolphins used for.

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References:

Würsig B., Thewissen J.G.M., Kovacs K.M. 2018. Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, third edition

Berta A., Sumich J.L., Kovacs K.M. 2006. Marine Mammals, Evolutionary Biology, second edition

Footage:

1) The Evolutionary History of Whales – Cetacean Evolution
2) Humpback whale natural footage 4K – copyright Brett Vercoe
3) Humpback Whales in Vavaù, Kingdom of Tonga – Courtesy of Lorenzo Fiori and Auckland University of Technology
4) The advanced hunting strategy of a dolphin – The Wonder of Animals: Episode 9 – BBC Four
5) Humpback Whales in Vavaù, Kingdom of Tonga – Courtesy of Lorenzo Fiori and Auckland University of Technology
6) Sperm Whales – Courtesy of Tiago Batista and Terra Azul Azores Whale Watching
7) Killer whales – Courtesy of Tiago Batista and Terra Azul Azores Whale Watching
8) Common Dolphins with drone – Courtesy of Tiago Batista and Terra Azul Azores Whale Watching
9) Spotted dolphins underwater – Courtesy of Tiago Batista and Terra Azul Azores Whale Watching