41. Marine Mammals The Marine Mammal Monitoring Studies element of the NPAL project is designed to advance the understanding of the potential for longterm effects of the http://npal.ucsd.edu/mammals/index.htm

Home NPAL'04 Billboard Thermometry ... Education Marine Mammal Monitoring Studies REPORTS: 2001 Annual Report 2002 Quick-Look Report 2002 Annual Report 2003 Quick-Look Report ... 2006 Annual Report All files are in Adobe PDF format The Marine Mammal Monitoring Studies element of the NPAL project is designed to advance the understanding of the potential for long-term effects of the sound transmissions on marine life. To do this, eight aerial surveys are conducted during each humpback whale season while the sound source is operational. The Marine Mammal Monitoring Studies have four components: 1) Data Analysis: NPAL abundance and distribution data are statistically anlyzed and compared with data collected during previous years; 2) Data Reporting: NPAL aerial survey results, data compilations and findings are published in reports (documents and/or electonic versions); 3) Data Sharing: ONR/Scripps makes all published reports available in the public domain; and

42. Marine Mammals Selection of various species of marine mammals from around the world. http://www.hickerphoto.com/marine-mammals-photos.htm

Photography Home Photos Travel Channel About us / Contact ... Lightbox Marine Mammals Selection of various species of marine mammals from around the world. Marine mammals are one of the most fascinating species to observe in the animal kingdom as well as one of the most difficult as they spend a majority of their lives in or around the water where they rely on their food for survival. Mammals are in a class of their own being warm blooded creatures, having lungs that they breath air through, nursing their young with their own milk and having a layer of hair or fur to regulate their body temperature. The body of a marine mammal is extremely smooth and silk which enables it to glide through the waters at exceptional speeds. Marine mammals can spend an enormous amount of time underwater but they must always surface to breathe. In past years, marine mammals were once the main food source for humans and they were hunted to almost extinction. Year after year, scientists and marine biologists are learning more about the every day lives of each species of marine mammal and many stunning conclusions have been discovered. Not only are marine mammals a very important factor in our world, they are meant to be protected, not hunted. Humans are the major problem for the declining marine population and, we as humans, can help in the survival of marine mammals in our everyday life by keeping our oceans clean and recycling the appropriate garbage to help the world become a better place. Nature has been kind enough over the years to give humans the opportunity to view fascinating marine mammals such as dolphins, whales, seals, polar bears and otters and learning to appreciate them is a major step.

43. Marine Mammals Ashore Stranding Field Guide A comprehensive manual for understanding and dealing with a stranded seal, manatee, dolphin, whale, or sea otter, marine mammals Ashore A Field Guide for http://www.aqua.org/research_marinemammalsashore.html

ANIMALS EXHIBITS CONSERVATION SEARCH: Home Page Conservation Research Publications Marine Mammals Ashore Stranding Field Guide Marine Mammals Ashore: A Field Guide for Strandings A comprehensive manual for understanding and dealing with a stranded seal, manatee, dolphin, whale, or sea otter, this book contains information for the interested beach dweller or student and for the scientist or marine resource manager. Marine Mammals Ashore describes rescue operations, how to organize a response team, and how to deal with the media and the public. It includes basic information on marine mammal biology, life history, and health, and an extensive bibliography. Marine Mammals Ashore also provides stranding network participants with practical guidelines for collecting data and specimens to better understand the biology and behavior of marine animals and the condition of their environment. Expanded Content All chapters have been updated and expanded, with emphasis on topics that include: enhancing network organization, public education, and media relations. natural and human-related mortality in each major marine mammal group.

44. Florida Marine Mammal Health Conference The purpose of this conference is to address issues bearing on the health and well being of the four principal species of wild marine mammals found in http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/marinemammal/

F LORIDA M ARINE M AMMAL H EALTH C ONFERENCE III April The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience l Marineland, Florida St. Augustine Beach, Florida S ite I ndex l Conference Objective l l Area Information l Conference Purpose l Agenda-at-a-Glance l l Who Should Attend? l Meeting Location Information l Conference Organizers l CEUs for Veterinarians l Registration Information l Conference Program Committee l Graduate Students Awards l Host Hotel Information l For Further Information l Call for Abstracts Last updated: Conference Objective The purpose of this conference is to address issues bearing on the health and well being of the four principal species of wild marine mammals found in Florida waters: manatees, bottlenose dolphins, pygmy sperm whales and Northern right whales, as well as captive marine mammals at theme parks, aquariums, and zoos. This conference will provide a forum for people working on issues affecting these and other marine mammal species, and provide an opportunity to review their current health status, discuss future directions of investigation, and determine actions likely to produce benefits to their health and survival. The last FMMHC was held in April 2005, and was attended by more than 200 veterinarians, veterinary students, graduate students, veterinary technicians, academic scientists, field biologists, and wildlife managers and we invite you to join us in 2008 as we investigate ways to reduce state and federal resources spent on marine mammal health issues by developing better preventative practices.

45. Study Abroad In Mexico - The School For Field Studies Semester Program Conserving marine mammals and Coastal Ecosystems Summer Program Conservation of Coastal Diversity and Threatened Marine Turtles in http://www.fieldstudies.org/pages/48_mexico.cfm

Home Programs Mexico Field Station Tours Semester Programs Summer Programs Apply to SFS ... Summer Program: Coastal Diversity and Threatened Marine Turtles High School Course 10 Federal St., Salem, MA 01970 Home Site Map Developed by Synthenet Corporation Semester and Summer Programs

46. Marine Mammals The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), enacted in 1972, was the first legislation that called for an ecosystem approach to natural resource management and http://www.fws.gov/habitatconservation/marine_mammals.htm

The Marine Mammal Program The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), enacted in 1972, was the first legislation that called for an ecosystem approach to natural resource management and conservation. The MMPA prohibits the take (i.e., hunting, killing, capture, and /or harassment) of marine mammals, and enacts a moratorium on the import, export, and sale of marine mammal parts and products. There are exemptions and exceptions to the prohibitions. For example, Alaska Natives may hunt marine mammals for subsistence purposes, and may possess, transport, and sell marine mammal parts and products. An exception is for entities that apply for and are granted authorization for the incidental take of marine mammals during the course of an otherwise legal activity. Marine Mammal Management Authority to manage marine mammals was divided between the Department of the Interior (delegated to the Fish and Wildlife Service) and the Department of Commerce (delegated to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). A third Federal agency, the Marine Mammal Commission (MMC), was later established to review and make recommendations on the policies and actions of the Service and NOAA related to their implementation of the MMPA. Coordination among these agencies is necessary in order to provide the best management practices for marine mammals.

47. Marine Mammals: Dolphins Porpoises Whales Dugongs And Seals Three groups of mammals have lived in the oceans for millions of years. http://marine-life.suite101.com/article.cfm/marine_mammals

GA_googleAddSlot("ca-pub-7332027313721357", "com_scienceandnature_top_ATF_468x060"); GA_googleAddAttr("language", "com"); GA_googleAddAttr("section", "scienceand"); GA_googleAddAttr("topic", "marinebiol"); GA_googleAddAttr("category", "marine-lif"); GA_googleAddAttr("writer", "589997"); hiring freelance writers today's articles sign in Home ... Marine Life Marine Mammals Marine Mammals Dolphins Porpoises Whales Dugongs and Seals John Blatchford Sep 29, 2007 Three groups of mammals have lived in the oceans for millions of years. Whales, Porpoises and Dolphins Cetaceans evolved from ancient land mammals, their closest living relative on land is the Hippopotamus. The group includes the dolphins and porpoises as well as the True Whales. Names can be confusing here, and the Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca ) for example is technically a type of dolphin. All members of this group are meat-eaters, although paradoxically the enormous Blue Whale ( Balaenoptera musculus ) usually feeds on very small, shrimp-like,Krill Dugongs Sirenians (You can download a manatee video from here: http://www.sunshinerivertours.com/video1.html

48. The North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission www.nammco.no/ 2k - Cached - Similar pages Guide to marine mammals of Alaska bookstore Alaska Sea GrantColor-illustrated guide on how to identify all Alaska marine mammals, 80 pp. http://www.nammco.no/

49. Ocean Oasis: What Marine Mammal Is It? A picture guide to identifying the marine mammals appearing in Ocean Oasis, a 15/70 film focusing on the biodiversity of Baja California and surrounding http://www.oceanoasis.org/fieldguide/findit/marinemammals.html

Photos are still being added. Please see list of common names until all are here. These marine mammals live in the seas surrounding the peninsula of Baja California. To learn more about them, click on the images. Fishes Marine Invertebrates Terrestrial Animals Plants ... Ocean Oasis

50. International Year Of The Ocean - Fact Sheets (Marine Mammals) Some of the ocean s most skilled divers are marine mammals. Sperm whales and elephant seals can stay underwater for almost two hours. http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/facts/mammal.htm

Some of the ocean's most skilled divers are marine mammals. Sperm whales and elephant seals can stay underwater for almost two hours. Sperm whales have been recorded at depths of more than 9,000 feet and elephant seals at depths greater than 3,000 feet. Hearing is the most important sense to many marine mammals. In fact, most whales and dolphins rely on clicks, whistles or songs to communicate with each other. Two of the world's most endangered species of marine mammals live in U.S. waters. There are as few as 300 northern right whales remaining off the U.S. East Coast, and only 1,300 Hawaiian monk seals live and breed at a few locations in the Hawaiian Islands. In 1994, the gray whale became the only marine mammal species to be removed from the Endangered Species Act list. Almost driven to extinction by commercial whaling in the late 1800's, the gray whale's recovery is a true environmental success story. Marine mammals are valued by the public for their great aesthetic, recreational and economic significance. For example, towns that historically relied on whaling to sustain their livelihoods now have tourist activities dedicated to whale watching, which has proven to be both educational and profitable. As we discover more about marine mammals, we learn to respect their value to our lives and their role as a vital link in the marine ecosystem. The loss of marine mammals and their habitat affects everyone. Since our marine resources are in the public trust, they belong to everyone, and we should all work together to preserve marine life for future generations. Without the help of conservation laws and the hard work of numerous people and organizations, this might not be possible.

51. Marine Mammals The Marine Mammal Commission Compendium of Selected Treaties, International Agreements, and Other Relevant Documents on Marine Resources, Wildlife, http://www.lib.washington.edu/fish/subjects/marmamm.html

ask us email chat phone ... Off-Campus Access Fisheries-Oceanography Library Fisheries-Oceanography Library Home Search the Catalog Find Journal Articles Lists of Journals ... Questions? Contact Us Marine Mammal Sources Compiled by the librarians at the Fisheries-Oceanography Library, University of Washington. This is not an exhaustive list but rather a starting point. If you need help finding information, ask a librarian for assistance. DATABASES (Note: The UW Libraries Catalog and NTIS on the Web are available to all. Only UW-affiliated users can access the other databases.) UW Libraries Catalog The Libraries Catalog includes the book and journal holdings of all of the University of Washington Libraries collections. You can search for materials by title words, author names, subject headings, and keywords. Remember: the catalog will tell you if we own a journal but not about the contents of the journal. The Catalog is NOT the database to use to identify journal articles. Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) 1971+ ASFA indexes approximately 4500 journals worldwide covering all aspects of marine, freshwater and brackish water environments. Also, includes technical reports and conference papers.

52. US CODE--TITLE 16--CONSERVATION SUBCHAPTER IGENERALLY; SUBCHAPTER IICONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF marine mammals; SUBCHAPTER IIIMARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title16/chapter31_.html

TITLE 16CONSERVATION CHAPTER 31 MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION SUBCHAPTER I GENERALLY SUBCHAPTER II CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS SUBCHAPTER III MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION SUBCHAPTER IV INTERNATIONAL DOLPHIN CONSERVATION PROGRAM SUBCHAPTER V MARINE MAMMAL HEALTH AND STRANDING RESPONSE Questions or comments regarding this service? Contact the GPO Access User Support Team by Internet e-mail at gpoaccess@gpo.gov by telephone at or ; or by fax at (Last updated January 8, 2004)

53. The Marine Mammal Center - Sausalito The Marine Mammal Center is an animal hospital dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and study of distressed marine mammals. The center returns hundreds http://www.thevolunteercenter2.net/org/1268504.html

powered by Volunteer Solutions Can't find what you are looking for? Home Login Search Spotlight ... About Us The Marine Mammal Center - Sausalito View Opportunities Last updated on July 26, 2007 The Marine Mammal Center is an animal hospital dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and study of distressed marine mammals. The center returns hundreds of healed animals to their ocean home each year. Description: Volunteers can get involved with animal care,volunteering one day or evening each week in rehabilitating the animals in order to return them to their ocean home, education programs such as docents or volunteer instructors, retail sales in our gift stores at PIER 39 and the main hospital in the Marin Headlands, rescue and release of animals, transport drivers. Prospective volunteers should attend an orientation to get full details. Dates, location and times can be found on our website. History: The Center was established in 1975 and has three field operations other than the main hospital in Sausalito. We have an operation at Monterey Bay, San Luis Obispo and north at Anchor Bay/Fort Bragg. Contact person: Kathleen Hannah, Volunteer Coordinator

54. Marine Mammals Bibliography The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California provides an informative web site. Click on the education link at the bottom of the page and learn more http://www.calacademy.org/research/library/biodiv/biblio/marinem.htm

MARINE MAMMALS BIBLIOGRAPHY California Academy of Sciences Library World Wide Web Sites by Category General Cetaceans Whales and Dolphins Otters Polar Bears ... Curriculum MARINE MAMMAL WEB SITES General Animal Diversity Web http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/ From the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, this fantastic site is a very valuable resource for finding information on all kinds of animals. Simply type in the common or scientific name in the box, and click on the link or links that best fit your results. Each record includes bibliographic information and some contain media files. Jaap’s Marine Mammal Pages http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/jaap/ Jaap van der Toorn was a contributor to the IUCN Conservation Action Plan for seals, sea lions, and walrus when he converted his raw data to web form. Since then, he has continued to update the pages and has also included whales and dolphins. Lots of information is packed into these pages, along with photos and links to his publications. The Marine Mammal Center http://www.tmmc.org/

55. Mammals marine mammal photos including Risso s dolphin, Harbor seal, elephant seal, and sea lions. http://www.earthwindow.com/mammals.html

Blue whale underwater topside Ocean Sunfish ... Fossils Mammals Guadalupe fur seal Harbor seal Risso's dolphin California Sea lions Northern elephant seals subadult sea lions Sea lion wounded by monofilament line Harbor seal Send comments or requests for information regarding licensing or prints to Mike Johnson

56. The Marine Mammal Center For the latest news,click here. line. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. sealhat Your help is needed in rebuilding The marine Mammal Center. http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/

Home About Us Fact Sheet Mission Statement ... OpenCube - The Internets #1 CSS Menu, Drop Down Menu, Flyout Menu, and Pop Up menu Developer The Sausalito Hospital is temporarily closed to the public. Click here to see how you can visit us during construction! LATEST NEWS 25th Annual Run for the Seals is March 8 – click here to register now! For the latest news,click here. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Your help is needed in rebuilding The Marine Mammal Center. More... CALENDAR

57. Marine Mammal - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia marine mammal refers to a diverse group of roughly 120 species of mammal that are primarily oceandwelling or depend on the ocean for its food. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_mammal

Marine mammal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search A Humpback whale Megaptera novaeangliae ), a member of Order Cetacea A Leopard seal Hydrurga leptonyx ), a member of suborder Pinnipedia of order Carnivora A West Indian Manatee Trichechus manatus ), a member of Order Sirenia A Sea Otter Enhydra lutris ), a member of family Mustelidae A Polar bear Ursus maritimus ), a member of family Ursidae Marine mammal refers to a diverse group of roughly 120 species of mammal that are primarily ocean -dwelling or depend on the ocean for its food. They include the cetaceans whales dolphins , and porpoises ), the sirenians manatees and dugong ), the pinnipeds true seals eared seals and walrus ), and several otters (the sea otter and marine otter ). The polar bear is also usually grouped with the marine mammals. Marine mammals evolved from land dwelling ancestors and share several adaptive features for life at sea such as generally large size, hydrodynamic body shapes, modified appendages and various thermoregulatory adaptations. Different species are, however, adapted to marine life to varying degrees. The most fully adapted are the cetaceans and the sirenians, whose entire life cycle takes place under water, whereas the other groups spend at least some time on land. Despite the fact that marine mammals are highly recognizable charismatic megafauna , many populations are vulnerable or endangered due to a history of commercial exploitation for blubber meat ivory and fur . Most species are currently protected from commercial exploitation.

58. Marine Mammal Commission The marine Mammal Commission, an independent agency of the US Government. http://www.mmc.gov/

Welcome to the Marine Mammal Commission The Commission was created under Title II of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, which took effect on 21 December of that year. The Commission's primary focus and duties are the protection and conservation of marine mammals. This site provides a single point of information on the activities, programs, and publications of the Marine Mammal Commission and its Committee of Scientific Advisors on Marine Mammals, and conveys other relevant information on the conservation and protection of marine mammals and their ecosystems. Announcements Minor Change of Address Meeting Notice The Marine Mammal Commission will sponsor a three-day meeting to review co-management of marine mammals in Alaska. The meeting will be held 6 - 8 February 2008 at the Anchorage Hilton. For information, please contact Lauren McChesney at lmcchesney@mmc.gov Site Index Our Staff About This Site ... Marine Mammal Commission http://mmc.gov/welcome.html

59. SMM STRATEGIES FOR PURSUING A CAREER IN MARINE MAMMAL SCIENCE The field of marine mammal science has a growing appeal. Yet, many students do not clearly understand what the field involves. http://www.marinemammalogy.org/strat.htm

The Society for Marine Mammalogy STRATEGIES FOR PURSUING A CAREER IN MARINE MAMMAL SCIENCE The field of marine mammal science has a growing appeal. Yet, many students do not clearly understand what the field involves. This brochure addresses questions commonly asked by people seeking a career in marine mammal science in the United States and provides suggestions on how to plan education and work experience. This document is continually evolving. Please submit corrections and suggestions for additions to: SMM Administrator var site="s15careers" What is marine mammal science? How difficult is it to pursue a career in marine mammal science? What are typical salaries in marine mammal careers? What types of jobs involve marine mammals? ... Surviving professional puberty in marine mammalogy: Things Mom and Dad didn't tell you. by John E. Reynolds III - Eckerd College and U.S. Marine Mammal Commission Reference Books Reference Articles Information Sheets and Packets Sea Grant Programs ... Teaching Materials What is marine mammal science? There are about 100 species of aquatic or marine mammals that depend on fresh water or the ocean for part or all of their life. These species include pinnipeds, which are seals, sea lions, fur seals and walrus; cetaceans, which are baleen and toothed whales, ocean and river dolphins, and porpoises; sirenians, which are manatees and dugongs; and some carnivores, such as sea otters and polar bears. Marine mammal scientists try to understand these animals' genetic, systematic, and evolutionary relationships; population structure; community dynamics; anatomy and physiology; behavior and sensory abilities; parasites and diseases; geographic and microhabitat distributions; ecology; management; and conservation.

60. Home | Marine Mammal Institute The OSU marine Mammal Institute is a multidisciplinary facility, incorporating the work of academics from the realm of Engineering, Genetics, Agriculture, http://mmi.oregonstate.edu/

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