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Marine Mammals and the Military

Marine Mammals and the Military. By: Leah Kasheta. Marine mammals used by military…. Bottlenosed - Dolphins. Beluga Whales. Dall’s Porpoise. Pilot Whales. Marine mammals used by military…. Orcas. Rough-toothed Dolphin. Risso’s Dolphin. Grindwals. Marine mammals used by the military.

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Marine Mammals and the Military

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  1. Marine Mammals and the Military By: Leah Kasheta

  2. Marine mammals used by military… Bottlenosed - Dolphins Beluga Whales Dall’s Porpoise Pilot Whales

  3. Marine mammals used by military… Orcas Rough-toothed Dolphin Risso’s Dolphin Grindwals

  4. Marine mammals used by the military Common Seal California Sea Lion Elephant Seal Fur Seals Grey Seal Stellar Sea Lion

  5. Why use marine mammals • Intelligence • Speed and diving ability • Performance underwater

  6. History of using marine mammals • 1960’s - The navy began working with whales • 1965 – Bottlenosed dolphin “Tuffy” completed first successful military exercise • 1965-75 – Dolphins used in Vietnam • 1975 – Military began working with Beluga whales and sea lions • 1986-88 – Dolphins in Persian Gulf

  7. What they were used for • Used to study underwater sonar capabilities • Military equipment retrieval • Delivering equipment to divers • Guarding boats and submarines • Attack and kill enemies • Detecting and marking underwater mines • Patrolling areas with sonar • Guiding lost divers to safety

  8. Questions?

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