Physiological and Biochemical Neuroprotection in Cetaceans: Are Some Marine Mammal Species Safeguarded From Emboli Formation and Barotrauma?

Abstract

The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the susceptibility of critical tissues in cetaceans to acoustically mediated trauma from emboli formation. By investigating tissue and whole animal mechanisms we intend to identify possible physiological/environmental factors that would allow for lipid/gas mobilization and concomitant tissue damage at depth. If successful, the results of this project will enable the development of environmentally sensitive schedules for oceanic acoustic activities by identifying those species most susceptible to tissue injury.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2008
Accession Number
ADA532781

Entities

People

  • Terrie M. Williams

Organizations

  • University of California, Santa Cruz

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Barotrauma
  • Brain
  • Central Nervous System
  • Cerebral Cortex
  • Cetaceans
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Electrocardiography
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Instrumentation
  • Mammals
  • Marine Mammals
  • Monitoring
  • Nervous System
  • Odontocetes
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.