Accession Number:

AD0763358

Title:

An Introduction to Marine Mammal Technology

Descriptive Note:

Research and development Jul 1969-Jun 1970

Corporate Author:

NAVAL UNDERSEA CENTER SAN DIEGO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Goforth, H. W.
• Bowers, C. A.
• McSheehy, D. I.
• Conboy, M. E.

Report Date:

1973-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

74.0

Abstract:

The report comprises written versions of five lectures given during an introductory course of instruction in marine mammal technology. The topics covered are the history of marine mammal technology, the classification and description of common species, natural and trained behaviors of small cetaceans and sea lions, and methods of capture, selection, and transport.

Descriptors:

• *AQUATIC ANIMALS
• *MAMMALS
• *MARINE BIOLOGY
• ANATOMY
• BEHAVIOR
• CETACEA
• CLASSIFICATION
• HISTORY

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Biological Oceanography

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE