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Temp Layer Strategies Thermoregulation Marine Mammals Whales Seals

Front Strategies for thermoregulation in marine mammals eg whales and seals
Back Cold Temp:
A very thick layer of insulating
fat just under the skin, called
Blubber

Warm Temp:
Large no. of blood vessels in the outer layer of skin.

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