It is our goal to directly translate
our cutting edge
research into the
preservation of marine ecosystems
 
 
Research Quest
The research performed on the Marine Mammal Physiology Project examines the physiology and performance of various mammalian groups, including cetaceans (whales and dolphins), pinnipeds (seals and sea lions), mustelids (sea otters), and terrestrial mammals.
 
 
 
 
Current Research Endeavors
On-Going Projects
•  Assessing the physiological effects of man-made noise on dolphins and whales
•  Determining the impact of global warming and sea ice cover on Weddell seal foraging in the Antarctic
•  Evaluating the role of nutrition in Steller sea lion population growth and survival
•  Modeling the seasonal food requirements of killer whales, sea lions and sea otters
•  Mitigating the effects of oil pollution on marine mammals
 
*  Current Research Endeavors is still under construction, but will soon contain links to specific information about research currently being performed by the Marine Mammal Physiology Project.  Thank you for your patience.
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