From microscopic fungi to colossal whales, fluid ejections are universal and intricate
phenomena in biology, serving vital functions such as animal excretion, venom spraying …

The dive response, or the 'master switch of life', is probably the most studied physiological
trait in marine mammals and is thought to conserve the available O2 for the heart and brain …

The giant rorqual whales are believed to have a massive food turnover driven by a high-
intake lunge feeding style aptly described as the world's largest biomechanical action. This …

Reliable estimates of field metabolic rates (FMRs) in wild animals are essential for
quantifying their ecological roles, as well as for evaluating fitness consequences of …

Several hormones are potential indicators of stress in free-ranging animals and provide
information on animal health in managed-care settings. In response to stress …

In this Review, we focus on the functional properties of the respiratory system of pinnipeds
and cetaceans, and briefly summarize the underlying anatomy; in doing so, we provide an …

Quantifying the energy expenditure of animals is critical to understanding the cost of
anthropogenic disturbance relative to their overall energy requirements. We used novel …

The accurate estimation of field metabolic rates (FMR) in wild animals is a key component of
bioenergetic models, and is important for understanding the routine limitations for survival as …

Decompression theory has been mainly based on studies on terrestrial mammals, and may
not translate well to marine mammals. However, evidence that marine mammals experience …

Plastic is a ubiquitous environmental contaminant, resulting in widespread exposure across
terrestrial and marine spaces. In the environment, plastics can degrade into microparticles …