MSC 322 - Introduction to Marine Mammals

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Offered through the Marine Studies Consortium, this course explores the biology and natural history of marine mammals, including cetaceans, pinnipeds, and sirenians, with a particular focus on species endemic to the North Atlantic. Topics include evolution, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, field identification, the history of whaling and sealing, and contemporary management and conservation issues. Hands-on activities include a whale watch in Massachusetts Bay.