Marine Mammals of the Salish Sea

5 credits

An overview of the marine mammals found in the Salish Sea: their biology, habitats and conservation. Field trips throughout the San Juan Archipelago allow observation of common species, involving identification and recording of behavior in nature. Course overlaps with: FISH 475. Prerequisite: BIOL 180, FISH 250, ENVIR 100, OCEAN 101, or OCEAN 200. Offered: Sp.