Marine Mammals

Definition of Marine Mammals as it relates to Animals, Marine Life, Marine Ecology, Marine Animal Populations, Fish Population

Marine Mammals are warm-blooded, air-breathing mammals that are adapted to life in the marine environment. They belong to several different biological orders and families, including whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, walruses, manatees, and dugongs. Marine mammals have a wide range of physical characteristics and behaviors that allow them to survive in their aquatic habitats, such as specialized limbs for swimming, thick layers of blubber for insulation, and the ability to hold their breath for extended periods of time. They play important roles in marine ecosystems as both predators and prey, and some species are considered keystone species due to their disproportionate impact on their environment. Marine mammals can be found in a variety of marine habitats, including open ocean, coastal areas, and freshwater systems. As part of the Fish Population category, Marine Mammals highlight the diversity of aquatic life forms that fall under the broader categories of Marine Animal Populations, Marine Ecology, Marine Life, and Animals.

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