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Theoretical expectations for the impact of population bottlenecks include the loss of genetic diversity and a loss of fitness e. The three orders which comprise the extant marine mammals exhibit a wide range of behaviors, varying social structures, and differences in social information use. Other maximum swimming velocities by both captive and free ranging. Winter survival rate in harbour seal pups is significantly correlated with the autumn body mass of pups. Rus hoelzel, department of biosciences, durham university, south road, durham dh1 3le, uk. Biology and conservation interest in marine mammals has increased dramatically in the last few decades. Marine mammal science this is a very well illustrated text dealing with a fascinating groups of animals. It is an outstanding marine mammal biblelike book for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as marine mammals lovers. Among the top news stories for the department this past year was the start of renovations for friday hall. These more recent habitat impacts now place more marine mammal species at risk of extinction, even those not formerly at risk due to harvesting. Ford and ellis 2006 and marine mammals hoelzel 1991. Most marine mammals, such as seals and sea otters, inhabit the coast. Using stable isotope biogeochemistry to study marine. Various aspects of marine mammal demography also contribute to their extinction vulnerability.
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