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

Abstract

The long-term goal of this study is to develop a biomarker of decompression stress in cetaceans to better understand the link between anthropogenic interactions and barometric stress. We aim to analyze blood samples from captive, wild-caught, and stranded marine mammals in order to compare concentrations of Microparticles (MPs). If confirmed as an indicator of decompression stress, the use of MPs could be applied as a diagnostic tool for stranding events. Development of an effective diagnosis tool has significant implications to the military when the cause of strandings is in question.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2013
Accession Number
ADA598596

Entities

People

  • Andreas Fahlman
  • Michael J Moore

Organizations

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Animals
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology
  • Cells
  • Cetaceans
  • Data Analysis
  • Decompression
  • Decompression Sickness
  • Factor Analysis
  • Information Science
  • Mammals
  • Marine Mammals
  • Odontocetes
  • Regression Analysis
  • Rodents
  • Sea Lions
  • Statistical Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Marine Ecotoxicology
  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Oncology and Biomarker-Based Cancer Detection.