CARMMHA Blog
Barataria Bay Update 5: Tracking Dolphin Movement
In addition to collecting ultrasound images, echocardiography, and blood/tissue samples, our field biologists use the capture-release opportunities to attach satellite tags to some of the animals.
Barataria Bay Field Update 2: How a Dolphin Gets Selected for a Health Checkup
It can take anywhere from 4-10 dolphin handlers to safely hold a dolphin and keep them as comfortable as possible while the highly skilled veterinary team assess the individual and collect samples.