Military marine mammal, Sevastopol

Name: Military marine mammal
Address: Sevastopol, Ukraine

#14 among attractions in Sevastopol

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A military marine mammal is a cetacean or pinniped that has been trained for military uses. Examples include bottlenose dolphins, seals, sea lions and belugas. The United States and Soviet militaries have trained and employed oceanic dolphins for various uses. Military marine mammals have been trained to rescue lost naval swimmers, guard navy ships against enemy divers, locate mines for later clearance by divers, and aid in location and recovery of equipment lost on the seabed. ()

Local name: Підводна біотехнічна системаCoordinates: 44°34'48"N, 33°24'8"E

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Sevastopol Ukraine

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Military marine mammal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chersonesus, Chersonesus Cathedral, Hersones.

4.9 miNE
City,
Chersonesus, Sevastopol
124 min walk • Nestled on the southwestern coast of the Crimean Peninsula lies the ancient city of Chersonesus, a sight of remarkable historical significance located within the modern-day city of Sevastopol, Ukraine. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often referred to as the "Russian...
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Ukrainian Orthodox church with 7 towers
Chersonesus Cathedral, Sevastopol
128 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque Crimean Peninsula, Chersonesus Cathedral stands as a historical and spiritual beacon in the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine. This ancient church, a testament to the region's rich past, is situated within the ruins of Chersonesus Taurica, an...
1.2 miW
Lighthouse
Hersones, Sevastopol
30 min walk • Chersonesos Lighthouse is a lighthouse on the Chersonese Sea in Sevastopol. It is the westernmost point of the city.