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

The North Atlantic right whale population has been increasing rapidly since conservation efforts began.

The Marine Mammal Protection Act applies only to species that are already endangered.

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

A dolphin necropsy requires a sterile surgical suite to be valid.

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

The gastrointestinal tract of dolphins should be examined last due to potential contamination.

Zoonotic disease risks are minimal during marine mammal necropsies.

Marine mammals have been successfully protected by the ESA primarily due to:

Which species is considered the most endangered cetacean with a population estimate under 15?