Kursus: Training of Marine Ecology 4: Behavioral Observations of Marine Mammals

Introduction of practical training conducted at Akkeshi Marine Station, Field Science Center for Northern Biosphere.
Teaching staff in charge Halaman
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In animal behavior, when we observe an animal behaving in a certain way, we ask the question, "Why do we see this behavior?" There are four ways to answer the question, "Why do we see this behavior? The four ways of answering the question are (1) how the behavior occurs, (2) what is the benefit of the behavior, (3) how the animal acquired the behavior as an individual, and (4) what triggered the animal to acquire the behavior as a species. These perspectives are collectively referred to as "Tinbergen's four questions. In this practical training, students will gain hands-on experience through observation of marine mammals living in the eastern part of Hokkaido, with the aim of developing the ability to perceive behaviors observed in animals from multiple perspectives and learning methods for quantifying animal behavior.
　霧多布岬に生息するラッコ: Sea otters living in Cape Kiritappu
双眼鏡（左）やフィールドスコープ（右）を用いた行動観察の様子: Behavioral observation using binoculars (left) and field scopes (right)

Training of Marine Ecology 4: Behavioral Observations of Marine Mammals