Marine mammal social organization and communication

Peter L. Tyack

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-409548-9.11399-5

Marine mammal social organization and communication

Peter L. Tyack^*

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Abstract

Marine mammals are highly social animals that rely on cooperative behaviors to survive in an aquatic environment. Complex social interactions are driven by ecological principles that provide a service to those involved. This chapter reviews examples of social organization and communication in marine mammals and how they aid in marine mammal survival.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	582-588
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128130810
ISBN (Print)	9780128130827
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-409548-9.11399-5
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2019

Keywords

Aquatic mammals
Cooperative feeding
Mating behavior
Sexual selection
Social recognition

UN SDGs

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Marine mammal social organization and communication

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