Claim: Antonio Mignucci is internationally recognized for his work on whales (aquatic placental marine mammals), dolphins, manatees, and seals, he was also a scientific advisor to aquaria and research laboratories in the West Indies, Central, and South America.
Evidence: He is internationally recognized for his work on whales, dolphins, manatees and seals throughout the Caribbean. Whales are a widely distributed and diverse group of fully aquatic placental marine mammals. He has also been scientific advisor to aquaria and research laboratories throughout the West Indies, Central and South America on medical treatment and husbandry techniques for captive manatees.