Most marine mammals are carnivores that function as apex predators in marine ecosystems. Many prey species con-sumed by marine mammals are also likely to be important targets of commercial fisheries (Kenney et al., 1995).
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| Summary: | Most marine mammals are carnivores that function as apex predators in marine ecosystems. Many prey species con-sumed by marine mammals are also likely to be important targets of commercial fisheries (Kenney et al., 1995). |
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