C. Field research. Much about the lives of killer whales still remains a mystery. However, scientists and researchers are studying many aspects of killer whales around the world. In the future, analyzing biochemical and chromosomal characteristics may help define genetic relationships among pods and regional populations of killer whales. Call patterns, body shape, and coloration are currently used in identifying separate killer whale populations.
Researchers work to increase their photo-identification catalogs for killer whales.
This has become an important research tool for studying various aspects of cetacean biology including movements, reproduction, behavior, and population dynamics. The importance of marine life parks. Most people do not have the opportunity to observe animals in the wild. The unique opportunity to observe and learn directly from live animals increases public awareness and appreciation of wildlife. In the past several decades, marine life parks have learned a great deal about killer whales from ongoing research programs.