Educator Guide: Whale’s Breathtaking Dive Impresses

A Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris, three shown) has broken the record for longest dive by a marine mammal, clocking in at three hours and 42 minutes. The previous champion, documented in 2014, spent over two hours underwater.
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About this guide
In this guide, students will learn about the extraordinary diving ability of the Cuvier’s beaked whale and what scientists think allows the marine mammal to stay underwater for extended periods. Then, students will discuss the ocean zone model and research the environment and species of a specific ocean zone.
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Zone in on the ocean
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