Marine Mammal Mystery

What are marine mammals?

• Marine mammals are animals adapted to living in the ocean.

• Marine mammals are fish.

• Marine mammals are reptiles.

• Marine mammals are birds.

What does it mean for an animal to be stranded?

• Lost in a new environment.

• Unable to move or escape from a particular location

• Unable to find food or water.

• Injured and unable to move.

Why do marine mammals get stranded?

• Natural migration patterns

• Various reasons such as illness, injury, disorientation, or navigational errors.

• Lack of food sources

• Human interference

What are some common reasons for marine mammal strandings?

• Overfishing, boat strikes, and seismic testing

• Climate change, pollution, and habitat loss

• Predation, migration, and noise pollution

• Illness or injury, disorientation, entanglement in fishing gear, natural causes, and human activities

What is a mystery case in marine mammal strandings?

• Human interference

• Natural predation

• Disease outbreak

• Unknown or undetermined cause

How do scientists investigate mystery cases of stranded marine mammals?

• By using satellite tracking to monitor their movements.

• By interviewing local fishermen and residents.

• By analyzing DNA samples and conducting genetic tests.

• By conducting necropsies and studying behavior, habitat, and environmental factors

What is marine conservation?

• Protection and preservation of marine ecosystems and species

• Promotion of marine pollution

• Exploitation of marine resources

• Destruction of marine habitats

Why is marine conservation important for marine mammals?

• Marine conservation is important for marine mammals because it helps protect their habitats and ensures the sustainability of their populations.

• Marine conservation only benefits other marine species, not mammals.

• Marine mammals do not rely on their habitats for survival.

• Marine conservation has no impact on marine mammals.

What is animal rescue?

• Providing shelter for animals in need.

• Saving and providing care for animals in distress.

• Training animals to perform tricks.

• Hunting and capturing wild animals for sport.

How do organizations rescue stranded marine mammals?

• Rescue operations involve capturing the animal and keeping it in captivity indefinitely.

• Rescue operations involve relocating the animal to a different habitat.

• Rescue operations involve euthanizing the animal to prevent further suffering.

• Rescue operations involve assessing the animal's condition, providing medical treatment if necessary, and safely returning them to their natural habitat.