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

摘要

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.