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3. This marine mammal does not have a trunk, despite its name.

5. ______ refers to imaginary, vertical lines that go from the North Pole to the South Pole around the earth.

6. Another word for how far you have gone.

7. The __________ sea lion is the largest sea lion species. These sea lions are also considered "endangered" in part of their Alaskan range.

9. _______ is a data storage system on weather satellites that gathers information from tagged animals. (hint: the answer can be found in the description of satellite telemetry on this web site)

11. _______ is the acronym for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

12. A _______ is the equivalent of a map, used on water.

14. ______ is another term for "salt water" or "ocean".

15. An underwater measurement collected by satellite tags. (hint: the answer can be found in the description of satellite telemetry on this web site)

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1. _______ is measured in degrees, north or south of the equator.

2. _______ is the largest state in the U.S.

4. This animal is commonly rehabilitated at the Alaska SeaLife Center.

6. Marine mammals and sea birds _____ to catch food.

7. _______ is a means of livelihood practiced by Alaska Natives.

8. Scientific study, as in "the ASLC is a marine _______ facility".

10. Surf and White-winged _________ are sea ducks that have been satellite tagged.

13. There is never enough of this in a day.


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