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Based in Newport on the northwest Pacific coast of the United States, the Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute OSU MMI is an internationally recognised leader in marine mammal research. It attracts top scientists from around the globe, conducting original research into the lives and habitats of humpbacks and other species, and the threats they face.

The Institute’s mission is to understand marine mammal ecology (how they fit into their physical and biological environment). The aim of much of the research is to improve the conservation and management of marine mammals, identify conflicts with human activities, and provide research-based solutions to aid the recovery of depleted populations.

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