Join Pacific Mammal Research (PacMam) scientists to learn about different marine mammals each episode! We discuss a little about the biology, behavior and fun facts about each species. Have fun and learn about marine mammals with PacMam! 

This week: The Bowhead Whale  

Presenters: Cindy Elliser and Katrina MacIver  

Music by Josh Burns

Sources

General:

NOAA

International Whaling commission

American Cetacean Society

Papers in the new research section:

Seasonal habitat selection and here

Killer whale predation and landscape of fear

Genome and positive selection for gene mutations linked to cancer and aging

Olfaction – they have sense of smell

They sing!

Unmanned aerial systems for photo-ID

Hormones, stress and reproduction

Effects of airgun sounds