Author archive for Marine Mammal Research Unit

The time has come to either save the vaquita or support local fisheries. Fifty years of conservation efforts has shown it is not possible to do both.

New tech shows gray whales spend more time searching than feeding—and prefer to roll left while dining

Juvenile male otariids may be jeopardizing Guadalupe fur seal recovery by abducting pups. What’s the link?

Cutting-edge technology provides unprecedented look into killer whale prey availability, challenging long-held beliefs

California sea lion whiskers show that it all depends on where they live and what is available for them to eat when weaned

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