Wilkin Sarah M.

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    Marine Mammal Human Interactions Resources
    ( 2017-03-15) Moore, Katie ; Simeone, Claire ; Wilkin, Sarah ; Moore, Michael J. ; Sharp, Brian ; Srinivasan, Mridula
    This folder provides additional resources about understanding types and effects of human interactions (e.g., from ship strikes, entanglement in fisheries gear) on marine mammals.
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    Cetacean Stranding Response Resources
    ( 2017-03-15) Srinivasan, Mridula ; Simeone, Claire ; Moore, Katie ; Sharp, Brian ; Moore, Michael J. ; Wilkin, Sarah
    The folder provides additional resources related to cetacean stranding response.
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    Euthanasia Resources
    ( 2017-03-15) Simeone, Claire ; Moore, Katie ; Sharp, Brian ; Wilkin, Sarah ; Moore, Michael J. ; Srinivasan, Mridula
    This folder provides a variety of informational resources on marine mammal euthanasia
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    Marine Mammal Stranding Response Introductory Resources
    ( 2017-03-15) Moore, Katie ; Moore, Michael J. ; Simeone, Claire ; Sharp, Brian ; Wilkin, Sarah ; Srinivasan, Mridula
    This folder contains introductory information on why stranding response activities are important for marine mammal research and conservation. Additional introductory species information for pinnipeds is also provided.
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    Marine Mammal Entanglement Response
    ( 2017-03-15) Moore, Michael J. ; Moore, Katie ; Srinivasan, Mridula ; Simeone, Claire ; Wilkin, Sarah ; Sharp, Brian
    This folder provides additional resources on marine mammal entanglement response.
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    Stranding Response Reference Materials
    ( 2015) Srinivasan, Mridula ; Moore, Michael J. ; Moore, Katie ; Simeone, Claire ; Wilkin, Sarah ; Sharp, Brian
    This folder provides reference materials for training and educational use only related to marine mammal stranding and entanglement response.
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    Sample storage and transport
    ( 2017-03-15) Srinivasan, Mridula ; Moore, Michael J. ; Simeone, Claire ; Wilkin, Sarah ; Sharp, Brian ; Moore, Katie
    This folder provides some information about USAID's sample storage and transport best practices.
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    Stranding Response Forms
    ( 2017-03-15) Srinivasan, Mridula ; Moore, Katie ; Simeone, Claire ; Moore, Michael J. ; Wilkin, Sarah ; Sharp, Brian
    The folder provides sample stranding response forms for data collection from cetaceans and pinnipeds. Forms can be modified to suit regional purposes.
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    Pinniped Stranding Response Resources
    ( 2017-03-15) Srinivasan, Mridula ; Moore, Michael J. ; Moore, Katie ; Wilkin, Sarah ; Sharp, Brian ; Simeone, Claire
    The folder provides additional resources for pinniped stranding response training (both live and dead)
  • Working Paper
    Euthanasia
    ( 2017-03-14) Moore, Katie ; Srinivasan, Mridula ; Claire, Simeone ; Wilkin, Sarah ; Sharp, Brian ; Moore, Michael J.
    This is a primer on factors to consider if employing euthanasia for stranded animals.
  • Working Paper
    Out of Habitat - Marine Mammal
    ( 2017-03-14) Moore, Katie ; Srinivasan, Mridula ; Moore, Michael J. ; Wilkin, Sarah ; Simeone, Claire ; Sharp, Brian
    This is a primer on factors to consider when dealing with marine mammals that are found in unexpected areas such as in river inlets.
  • Working Paper
    Mass Marine Mammal Stranding Response
    ( 2017-03-14) Moore, Katie ; Moore, Michael J. ; Srinivasan, Mridula ; Simeone, Claire ; Wilkin, Sarah ; Sharp, Brian
    This is a primer on mass cetacean strandings and provides an overview of the various factors to be considered in dealing with mass-stranded animals.
  • Technical Report
    Report of the live large whale stranding response workshop
    (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 2024-11) Sharp, Sarah M. ; Moore, Michael J. ; Harms, Craig A. ; Wilkin, Sarah M. ; Sharp, W. Brian ; Patchett, Kristen M. ; Rose, Kathryn S.
    Reasoned triage and management of live large whale stranding events prompted this workshop. Safety is paramount for humans and must be mitigated for them and whales during responses. Clinical assessment is critical, with emaciation and poor prognosis often worsening welfare if released. Accurate length and estimated weight data are essential. Supportive care and treatments depend on understanding the underlying pathophysiology of stranding. Maintaining an airway, monitoring breathing, minimizing stress, protecting eyes, modulating temperature, and preventing sunburn are priorities. Additional strategies can include mild sedation, fluid administration, and flipper excavation to relieve pressure. Tools to indicate post-release survival include photographs, genetic samples, paint sticks, and identification, VHF, or satellite-linked tags. Acceptable rescue techniques included towing offshore with a tackle or lines over or under the body and around the axillae, inflatable lift bags, and trenching. Nets and towing by the flukes are unsuitable. Refloating of stranded large whales can be considered if a clinical examination suggests a favorable prognosis, and a release method could be safely undertaken without undue stress and trauma to the animal. However, in many cases euthanasia is the most humane option if practical, or letting nature take its course if need be.