1. Marine Mammals and the Military
By: Leah Kasheta

2. Marine mammals used by military…
Bottlenosed - Dolphins
Beluga Whales
Dall’s Porpoise
Pilot Whales

3. Marine mammals used by military…
Orcas
Rough-toothed Dolphin
Risso’s Dolphin
Grindwals

4. Marine mammals used by the military
California Sea Lion
Common Seal
Elephant Seal
Fur Seals
Grey Seal
Stellar Sea Lion

5. Why use marine mammals Intelligence Speed and diving ability
Performance underwater

6. History of using marine mammals
1960’s - The navy began working with whales
1965 – Bottlenosed dolphin “Tuffy” completed first successful military exercise
– Dolphins used in Vietnam
1975 – Military began working with Beluga whales and sea lions
– Dolphins in Persian Gulf

7. What they were used for Used to study underwater sonar capabilities
Military equipment retrieval
Delivering equipment to divers
Guarding boats and submarines
Attack and kill enemies
Detecting and marking underwater mines
Patrolling areas with sonar
Guiding lost divers to safety

8. Questions?