Synonym of minke whale.
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minke
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for minke.
Editorial note
But generally irrelevant here, since the minke is not in danger of extinction.
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Synonym of minke whale.
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for minke.
noun
Synonym of minke whale.
Example sentences
But generally irrelevant here, since the minke is not in danger of extinction.
A significant difference is Norway was only hunting minke whales which are still in the least concern category.
Most minke whales caught by Japanese whalers were in Antarctic waters when they were still in the IWC.
Per that chart, Japan predominantly hunts minke whales, and last took a single sperm whale in 2013.
But Minke whales are not close to extinction; isn't objecting to eating a Minke whale because blue whales are endangered something like objecting to eating chicken because passenger pigeons were overhunted?
Also note that the Minke whales that are being whaled, are not threatened with extinction.
Japan has already been hunting Minke whale, in 2016 they killed more than 300[1].
Once they are out of minke they will legally or illegally hunt something else.
The article really doesn't do a good job of explaining what's going on, in particular: > It means Japan will be able to freely hunt species currently protected by the IWC, like minke whales.
They largely hunt minke whales, which are not threatened.
The minke whales found closest to Japanese waters are least concern.[1] Japan also does controversially take some whales outside of its waters, though, and that's definitely a problem.
Which organizations consider Minke to be endangered?
Quote examples
I did not say anything about "Minke" whales specifically.
Supposedly this isn’t the case for the species of whale being hunted and the fishing is actually sustainable, according to other information posted here and on Wikipedia stating there’s a population of 500,000 minke whales and they are on a “least concern” list.
From the article: "Today, whale stocks are carefully monitored, and while many species are still endangered, others - like the minke whale that Japan primarily hunts - are not."
> minke whales, aren't endangered, Sure, they're only "near threatened".
Proper noun examples
Minke whales are not in any way endangered (or close to it).
Sustainable hunting (like Norway and the Minke) might actually be the solution.
Some organizations consider the targeted whale species (Minke?) to be endangered.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use minke in a sentence?
But generally irrelevant here, since the minke is not in danger of extinction.
What does minke mean?
Synonym of minke whale.
What part of speech is minke?
minke is commonly used as noun.