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Introduction to Marine Biology. Marine Mammals. Marine Mammals. Welcome to Marine Biology 151- Marine Mammals This class will cover the basics of marine mammals. Photo credits: NMFS file photo. Photo Credit: NMFS file photo. Photo Credit: Kip Evans - NOAA.
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Introduction to Marine Biology Marine Mammals
Marine Mammals • Welcome to Marine Biology 151- Marine Mammals • This class will cover the basics of marine mammals. Photo credits: NMFS file photo Photo Credit: NMFS file photo Photo Credit: Kip Evans - NOAA
Walruses, Whales and Seals, Oh My! • We will spend several classes discussing the three orders of marine mammals. • Among other, we will learn about: Seals Walruses Whales
Additional Topics • This class will also cover the topic of exploitation/conservation. • We will discuss items ranging from military use to preservation.
Guest Presentations • Two class sessions will be devoted to guest speakers on the following topics: • Careers in Oceanography • Endangered Marine Mammals
“Gone Fishing” • Class laboratory time will be spent at either the aquarium or other local marine habitats. These exciting events will include: • Hands on activities with the marine mammals • Video presentations of various topics relating to marine biology • Question & Answer sessions with local marine biology experts