Preview Very slowly, a curious Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) surfaces spreading its pectoral fins perpendicular to its body. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada Image ID: 990-145 Artist: ORES Purchase a commercial license Buy framed prints & more from our print store minke whale minke whale whales balaenoptera acutorostrata surfacing st lawrence estuary canada north america one animal single lone mammal cetacean water swimming rorqual pectoral fins white flipper blowhole blow hole blow hole sealife sea life