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Marine Mammals of Hawai'i Photo Identification Guide

Screeenshot of the marine mammal guide
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Ocean Exploration Trust

The Hawaiian islands and surrounding waters are home to at least 25 marine mammal species, including both pelagic (offshore) and insular (island-associated) populations. Photo identification of these animals is a powerful research tool to be able to record behaviors, population-level, and individual animal dynamics.  Learn more about different species of marine mammals and common research practices in this guide.