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With a BSc in biology, Joy Lapointe works as a marine naturalist for a coastal boat tour company, logging sightings for an identification catalog. She writes about marine mammals for Biology Insights. Lapointe makes her home in London, Ontario.

Why Orcas Shouldn’t Be Kept in Captivity
Why Do Orcas’ Dorsal Fins Collapse in Captivity?
What Color Are Dolphins’ Eyes and How Do They See?
Are There Orcas in Cape Cod Waters?
Do Dolphins Have Cloacas? An Explanation of Their Anatomy
How Does Blubber Keep Animals Warm?
The Function and Structure of Seal Whiskers
How Does Carbon Dioxide Affect Orcas?
What Whales Migrate to Hawaii and Why?
What Whale Species Are in Florida? Sightings & Facts
Do Orcas Actually Protect Humans From Sharks?
Bird Flu in Sea Lions a Growing Threat to Marine Mammals
Why Can’t Whales Live in Freshwater?
How Many Different Dolphin Species Are There?
Do Dolphins Live in Saltwater or Freshwater?
The Biology of Whalesong: How and Why Whales Sing
Why Are Dead Whale Carcasses So Dangerous?
Are Sperm Whales Dangerous to Humans?
How Often Do Dolphins Need to Breathe Air?
What Whales Are in Hawaii and When Can You See Them?
How Strong Is a Whale? The Biology Behind Their Power
What Body Part Does a Dolphin Use to Breathe Air?
Can Whales Produce Milk? The Biology of Underwater Nursing
What Is the Relationship Between CO2 and O2 for the Orca?
Where Do Baleen Whales Live and What Are Their Habitats?
Why Are Irrawaddy Dolphins Endangered?
Are Killer Whales Found in Florida Waters?
Why Do Beached Whales Die? The Biological Reasons
Could an Orca Actually Kill a Megalodon?
How Long Can a Dolphin Live Out of Water?