They are one of the most common large whale species, though their populations are still recovering from historical whaling.

Protected internationally from commercial whaling, they continue to face threats from ship strikes and entanglements in fishing gear.

The distribution and abundance of their prey, such as krill and small fish, can be affected by changing ocean temperatures, which may alter their migratory patterns.

Fin Whales produce low-frequency sounds that can be used for communication and are among the loudest noises made by any animal.