Marine Mammals and the Military
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Marine Mammals and the MilitaryBy: Leah Kasheta
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Marine mammals used by military…
Beluga WhalesBottlenosed -
Dolphins
Pilot WhalesDall’s Porpoise
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Marine mammals used by military…
Orcas Rough-toothed Dolphin
Risso’s Dolphin Grindwals
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Marine mammals used by the military
California Sea Lion Common Seal Elephant Seal
Fur Seals Grey Seal Stellar Sea Lion
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Why use marine mammalsIntelligence
Speed and diving ability
Performance underwater
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History of using marine mammals1960’s - The navy began
working with whales
1965 – Bottlenosed dolphin “Tuffy” completed first successful military exercise
1965-75 – Dolphins used in Vietnam
1975 – Military began working with Beluga whales and sea lions
1986-88 – Dolphins in Persian Gulf
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What they were used forUsed to study underwater
sonar capabilitiesMilitary equipment retrievalDelivering equipment to
diversGuarding boats and
submarinesAttack and kill enemiesDetecting and marking
underwater minesPatrolling areas with sonarGuiding lost divers to safety
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Questions?