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West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Manual, Part2 - NOAA

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CHAPTER 7<br />

Figure 7-1: Pinniped Measurements (NPGOP)<br />

Sexing Marine Mammals<br />

Sexing of marine mammals is not difficult. See the<br />

diagrams in Figure 7-2 to view the morphological<br />

differences between male and female cetaceans and<br />

pinnipeds.<br />

In Cetaceans, the distance between the anus and the genitals is<br />

greater in males. Otherwise the sexes appear similar because<br />

both sexes have external teats, and females have an enlarged<br />

clitoris.<br />

Determine and record marine mammal sexes as follows:<br />

1. Examine the genital region of the marine mammal to<br />

determine its sex.<br />

2. Record the length, sex, weight (if possible) and species<br />

on the Biospecimen Form.<br />

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