Course Overview

This course explores the biology and natural history of marine mammals, including cetaceans, pinnipeds, and sirenians, with a particular focus on species endemic to the North Atlantic. Topics include evolution, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, field identification, the history of whaling and sealing, and contemporary management and conservation issues. Hands-on activities include a whale watch in Massachusetts Bay. Suffolk Prerequisites: BIO-111, BIO-L111, BIO-114, and BIO-L114 MSC Prerequisites: 1 year of college biology