Sent: 12 October 2011 14:41
To: Chris Rowe; Chris Smith; Michael Morris
Subject: Project
Afternoon chaps,
There’s a guy emailed in doing a research project and he’s wondering if anyone has any knowledge at all about how marine mammals ears work and how they hear under water. His email address is ............... if anyone can help him out.
Kind regards,
Fiona Whyte
Dear Craig
Thank you for your enquiry regarding your reseach project. Our best solution is to point you in the direction of internet based information as i do not to what level you are studying. Follow the links below,
This gives a broad understanding of the basic parts and principles of auditory function
This page deals with Whales, dolphins and porpoises - there are further links to follow within the basic text
This gives further information regarding seals and sealions - again also contains further links to extra information
I hope that this gives you a start point for your research.
Yours sincerely
Chris Smith
Zoological Manager - Deep Sea World
