Noun
marine mammal (plural marine mammals)
A mammal which lives wholly in seawater, such as whales and dolphins, or that is restricted to coastal habitats and feeds on marine life, such as seals, sea cows, polar bears, and sea otters.
Brian Branstetter, a marine biologist with the National Marine Mammal Foundation, and fellow researchers conducted a test with two dolphins, seeing how long they could stay alert. Source: Internet
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center says it monitored the yearling over the next week, but her health continued to decline. Source: Internet
The Marine Mammal Center says that they are not going to rescue the animal because it seems to be in good health. Source: Internet
Pacific Marine Mammal Center will partner with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) and six fellow nonprofits on Oct. 7 to host the second annual Protect and Preserve, a Giving Day to sustain the ecosystems of Orange County. Source: Internet
The event, which usually takes place in England, will feature many local speakers, including representatives from the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, St Andrews University Marine Mammal Unit, the GRAB Trust, Open Seas and Basking Shark Scotland. Source: Internet
The species has been protected since 1972 by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and since then their population has steadily increased. Source: Internet