Marine Mammal Physiology Requisites for Ocean Living

This book explores the essential aspects of what makes marine mammals physiologically "different" from terrestrial mammals in regard to life in the sea. Neither a collection of scientific publications nor a reference encyclopedia, it focuses on exploring a consistent approach to questions about life in the sea. Each chapter is arranged around a common perspective and theme: the big picture challenge & summary, what is known specifically by order, tools/methods used for this field and lingering mysteries/future of this topic.