Southern Ocean Marine Mammal Identification

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Take a deep dive into the identification of Southern Ocean marine mammals! This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to identify a wide range of whale, dolphin, porpoise, seal and fur seal species found in the Southern Ocean. Perfect if you're about to embark on a cruise to this incredible part of the world!

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 and fur seals (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 and fur seals
  • 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 Southern Ocean

Please note that once you have purchased this course, you will have 3 months to complete the course content.

Course Content

Introduction to Southern Ocean Marine Mammals 1 Topic
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About ORCA 2 Topics
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Porpoises 2 Topics
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Dolphins 6 Topics
Blackfish 3 Topics
Physeter 1 Topic
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Beaked Whales 2 Topics
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Rorqual Whales 5 Topics
Balaenidae 2 Topics
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True Seals 5 Topics
Fur Seals & Sea lions 3 Topics
Threats to the Southern Ocean 2 Topics
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