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What is a common cause of death in mass stranding events of dolphins?

What important role do necropsies play in marine mammal strandings?

Data deficient means there is no concern about a species’ extinction risk.

Identify the main causes contributing to the decline of the vaquita and assess the effectiveness of mitigation strategies discussed.

The U.S. Endangered Species Act includes legal protection of critical habitat for listed species.

What type of fat depot is found along the greater curvature of the manatee’s stomach?

Gillnet entanglement has contributed to the decline of both the vaquita and the Atlantic humpback dolphin.

Stranding networks must follow strict federal protocols.

What is a major concern with handling marine mammals during stranding response?

Skin samples are collected to assess heavy metal concentrations and genetics.