The chapter talks about echolocation which is a process used by many marine mammals to navigate parts of world through sounds. I was curious to know more about this process as this sounded interesting to me as how mammals use a technique to talk or navigate. A quote that stood out to me was "Listening is not only about the normative ability to hear, it is a transformative and revolutionary resource that requires quieting down and turning in" (Gumbs, 15). In my opinion, it could also be applied in real world.

The chapter talks about how breath is a practice of presence and how it is a common thing humans and marine mammals share. It was interesting to know how different species of whales have different ways to breathe in the arctic ocean. It was surprising to know about the lies that humans used to justify their own violence. It presents a new perspective to both mammal's life and human's life.

The chapter talks about the concept that basically memory is survival. This article talks about how blue whales use their memory to find productive feeding sites rather than responding to the emerging prey patches in real time. This is interesting to know who mammals use their memory to survive or to respond to each other's whistles.

The chapter mainly explores the idea that learning happens with a repetition action of something. Like how dolphins evolved dorsal fins from practice across generations. Similarly other mammals learn the skills of hunting like dolphins learn how to jump or make twirls.

The chapter talks about how working in groups can be beneficial to anyone. A quote that stood out to me was "Collectively echolocating for food, they would be impossible to ignore" (Gumbs, 53). I think it meant that working in group is powerful in order to achieve something. I like this article as it talks about how dolphins could teach us teamwork and trust.

The chapter talks about how we easily categorize mammals based on their scars instead of their traits like dorsal fins. The article breakdowns the identification of a dolphin though fins and how the scars could be result from them being a prey and saving themselves.

The chapter mainly talks about how being present at the moment is also a key to survive. The article talks about how dolphins move in pods and pay attention to the group and their protection.

The chapter mainly explores the idea of standing up for yourself and your community and defending them. I like how the article explains the different ways a whale protects themselves and others.

The chapter explores that some conflicts can result in a deeper understanding of something. Whales often slap their tails to scare their predators and to warn other whales.

It talks about how sometimes saying enough is resistance and everyone should respect the boundaries you create. Similarly, interacting with marine mammals without their consent can result in a disruption of their social structures.

Even a small part of your body holds significance. Walruses have whiskers which helps them to detect vibrations in deep water and also helps them to detect any prey.

It mainly says how capitalism ignores sustainability, care, and balance. How marine mammals teaches us ways to live, like with deep connection.

It talks about how saying no is resistance and it is ok to say no if someone is trying to trap you. It provides a story of Sampal who gets trapped for a long time but then gets free.

It talks about how it's ok to surrender, it is not a sign of being weak. The article provides insights about adaptability and behaviors that embody surrender in marine mammals

It uses ocean's depth as a metaphor to illustrate emotions, history and complexities of identity. The article talks about elephant seal deep dives into the ocean.

It provides the importance of collective support and solidarity, much like how marine mammals depend on their pods. Staying connected to community helps sustain Black life and culture.

It mainly explores the idea of pausing and taking time to breathe, present and listen. It is important for survival and resilience.

It explores the importance of rest as a form of resistance and self-care. Connection of need for rest to the behaviors of marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins, who rest deeply and intentionally in their natural environments.

It talks about the importance of love and protection for something we value like our community, relationships. I found this article very interesting because a mother dolphin from different community adopts a calf from different community which highlights love, care, and also blessings