Advanced Marine Mammal Identification Course
Learn more about the natural history and biology of marine mammal species through interactive virtual trainings.
Welcome to the Advanced Marine Mammal Identification Course. On this page, you will find training modules on otariids, phocids, mustelids and cetaceans.
In each module, we will discuss the natural history, biology, and unique features of each species, which should help anyone identify marine mammals on the beach. Here are a few quick tips to help you navigate the slide presentations:
- Click on the links below and then the arrow/play button to begin each module.
- Look for the toolbar at the bottom of the page. You will find the play, pause/stop, forward, rewind, and volume adjustment buttons.
- To toggle closed captioning on or off, click the CC button.
- At the end of each module you will be given the opportunity to download PDFs of the referenced resources.
Click here for a page with downloadable resources, including cheat sheets and reporting information.
Introduction (3 minutes)
A general overview of the course. Meet the presenters, learn about legal issues surrounding marine mammals, and download all identification cheat sheets.
Photo courtesy of Bill Keener