If Humpback and Sperm are just names of the whales why would anyone want to be a marine biologist???
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Because they are sea-men.
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cos they need to be move by specialist. the area of marine studies is very sensitive and lifes and environment depends on them so there are measures taken to improved on the quality of services produced.
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Whales are air breathing mammals, but they need their bouyancy (so they don't touch bottom and have the affect of gavity on their very dense body tissues). When in too shallow of water, the weight of their own body is so intense that they are then not able to inhale-exhale as easily-deeply as they do when bouyant and self-motile with their strong muscles and movement; then the carbon dioxide builds up in their tissue while the oxygen is not adequately replaced-increased.  Also many of these beached animals have parasites, some in their inner ears or brain that infect their tissues and this seems to impair some of their "judgement" when going close to shore.  They are also quite gregarious socail animals and often want to help other ailing whales; some may be good semaritans who get stuck with the other ailing whales.
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oooo...both are fun subjects...\n\nthings that are required to be taken and will help for marine biology:\n\n1. oceanography science\n2. ecosysteminal biology \n3. earth science\n4. zoology\n5. botony (plant study)\n\nothers that may help: \n\n1. minor chemistry\n2. minor human biology\n\n\ninterior design things that will help: \n\n1. home decoration\n3. interior art\n\n\nothers:\n\n1. minor contemporary design.\n\n\nhope i helped and have fun!
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we'll it was the whales instict ( how they kill their prey) but they captured him from the wild and if they let him go he will most likely not live very long because the zoo keepers gave him his food and taught him tricks. he won't know how to catch food and won't know what food to and not to eat along w/ what other sea going creatures to avoid and get along w/!! They should have never captured any of those animals unless they plan to help the species multiply and reproduce but only w/ endagered and almost extinct!!!!!
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Marine biology.  Obviously, I care.
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In biology we like to have lots of names for the same thing. I think it's just to confuse students!
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Whales evolved from terrestrial four-legged hoofed animals. They've acquired hydrodynamic fusiform bodies, including tail flukes (horizontal, in contrast to the tailfin of fishes, and without internal support), dorsal fins (more or less developed, or absent); their forelimbs are flippers and their hindlimbs are extremely reduced and within their trunks. They've lost all external structures that could offer resistance to the waterflow, such as external ears, hair, or external genitalia, and thus have a smooth body surface. This is important in order to keep a laminar flow of water around the body (turbulent water does not provide lift).\nIn addition to their hydrodynamic shape, they have a well-developed layer of fat (blubber) that provides both insulation and some buoyancy. They move basically by undulations of the caudal vertebral column that move the tail up and down.
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Whales use earth's electromagnetic field and their own form of sonar to navigate the sea. Hence, they become disorientated and might get stranded when there are interferences that cause errors.\n\nYou can read further in this link below.
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They are part of the food chain for many species, whether it be at the beginning or in the middle. If dolphins disappeared, certain species would become over populated, and others would die off.
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This will knock your socks off.  Whales and dolphins share a common ancestry with ... hippos!  (This is not a joke answer.)  Even Richard Dawkins was surprised by this ... "What is shocking is that, according to the molecular evidence, whales [and dolphins] are deeply embedded *within* the even-toed ungulates. Hippos are closer cousins to whales than hippos are to anything else including other even-toed ungulates such as pigs."\n\nIf nothing else, keep in mind that whales and dolphins are mammals, and thus evolved from land animals.  Based on genetic evidence, it seems that pigs and ruminants split about 60 million years ago (mya), and hippos split off from the ruminants about 55 mya.  The whales split off very soon afterwards at about 54 mya, with the semi-aquatic 'Pakicetus' appearing about 50 mya.  Toothed whales (including dolphins) and baleen whales split from each other about 34 mya.
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Yes.  A whale is a mammal, and one characteristic of all mammals is that they reproduce sexually.
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I recently saw a programme on National Geographic Channel where they showed many animals masturbating.  Can you believe that dolphins are pervs?LOL.I guess even animals need a little fun!
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There are a few job possibilities tat work with Dolphins.\n\nYou could focus in animal training and work at a marine park like SeaWorld. Most of the Dolphin and Marine Mammal peple have college degrees in animal behavior/animal training/marine biology or similar. They often do internships and volunteer for a few years before obtaining a job like this.  There is a lot fo work doing this, the training takes many hours and is very hard. You also have to do cleaning, food prepration, and maintenance work for these animals.\n\nYou could become a Veterinarian. Once a DVM you could specialize in zoo animal medicine and work with marine animals.\n\nWork as a zookeeper. Much like working at a SeaWorld, you would need lots of volunteer experience and a degree in biological science. Many large zoos or aquariums still have some dolphins.\n\nGet your PhD in marine biology or similar and  focus your work on something related to marine mammals. For example, you could study the mammalian diving reflex of marine mammals.\n\nThe US Navy does some work with Dolphins, so that is another option.\n\nIf you prefer wild dolphins, you could work for Fish and Wildlife or a state group like Floridia Fish and Game.\n\nIt is a competeive field. You will need good grades in school, and you will need lots of experience with animals. Be sure to volunteer at your local nature center, zoo, aquarium or animal rescue for this experience.\n\nGood luck.
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Obtain a degree in marine biologist
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Don't know why a Marine would want to be a Seal, if he joined the Corps instead of the Navy.  Recon has the same mission, but more opportunities to use it.
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Whales are perfectly suited to their environment. Their blubber--what you are dismissing as fat--provides insulation from the very cold temperatures of deep water and holds energy reserves should hunting be scant. It is not excess weight, it is an evolved design to cope with their environment. Do orcas really look chubby to you?