How do mammals in ocean breed if sperm dies in water?

Subject: How do mammals in ocean breed if sperm dies in water?

Date: Wed Jul 6 02:51:06 2011
Posted by Vic
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Area of science: General Biology
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I understand that human sperm dies in water due to osmosis. But how do mammals 
living in water breed if their sperm dies in water?

Also may I know how long do human sperm survive in water before they are 
destroyed by osmosis? seconds? minutes?

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