Take a deep dive into the identification of Arctic Ocean marine mammals! This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to identify a wide range of whale, dolphin, porpoise, seal and walrus species found in the Arctic Ocean. Perfect if you're about to embark on a cruise to this incredible part of the world!
Deep Dive: Marine Mammals of the Arctic Ocean
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After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Explain what whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans) are and discuss the similarities and differences between them
- Explain what true seals, fur seals and walrus (pinnipeds) are and discuss the similarities and differences between them
- Outline how to spot marine mammals at sea or from the land
- Visually identify the difference between toothed whales and baleen whales
- Visually identify the difference between true seals, fur seals and walrus
- Describe the key identification features to enable you to identify a cetacean to the species level
- Describe the key identification features to enable you to identify a pinniped to the species level
- Apply this knowledge to confidently identify the species of marine mammal most commonly found in the Arctic Ocean
Please note that once you have purchased this course, you will have 3 months to complete the course content.
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