Markers of Decompression Stress of Mass Stranded/Live Caught and Released vs. Single Stranded Marine Mammals

Abstract

Our goal is to develop a biomarker of decompression stress in cetaceans. After undertaking a baseline experiment in Steller sea lions, this project will compare and contrast health, body condition, and presence of bubbles with markers for decompression stress in mass stranded cetaceans, and compare these indices with single stranded individuals. Single stranded animals are often free of bubbles while bubbles are common in mass stranded animals. We will also obtain baseline samples from captive and wild caught and released animals as further controls.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2012
Accession Number
ADA573567

Entities

People

  • Andreas Fahlman
  • Andrew Trites
  • David M. Rosen
  • Kathleen Moore
  • Martin Haulena
  • Michael J Moore
  • Randall S Wells
  • Stephen R. Thom

Organizations

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Animals
  • Biological Sciences
  • British Columbia
  • Cells (Biology)
  • Cetaceans
  • Decompression
  • Factor Analysis
  • Gases
  • Mammals
  • Marine Mammals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microparticles
  • Open Water
  • Sea Lions
  • Ultrasounds
  • Water

Readers

  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.