Clinical and pathological findings in a striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) during a three rehabilitation attempt

1 page.-- Fourteenth Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Cork, Ireland, 2-5 April 2000To date, only a few rehabilitation attempts of striped dolphin have been reported. This is the first published case of dolphin rehabilitation in France. On 17 August 1999, a male striped dolphin was fotutd shanded alive on the beach of Armanville (Norrnandy). After clinical evaluation, members of CERMAM decided to transport the animal to their facilities by helicopter. The dolphin was placed into a pool and a complete clinical examination was performed, including mrltiple analysis and diaguostic imaging. Blood samples were routinely taken and the bebaviour was monitored 24 hours a day. Serology for Brucella and Morbillivirus was also undertakenN

Global movement and homogenisation of biota: challenges to the environmental management of Antarctica

Globally, many thousands of species have been redistributed beyond their natural dispersal ranges as a result of human activities. The introduction of non-native species can have severe consequences for indigenous biota with changes in both ecosystem structure and function. The Antarctic region has not escaped this threat. The introduction of invasive species, including vertebrates, invertebrates and plants, has altered substantially the ecosystems of many sub-Antarctic islands. In contrast, the Antarctic continent itself currently has few confirmed non-native species, but numbers are increasing. Possible future increases in human presence in the region, either through tourism, governmental operators or other commercial activities, will increase the risk of further non-native species introductions, while climate change may enhance the likelihood of establishment and range expansion. Ensuring effective biosecurity measures are implemented throughout the Antarctic region in a timely manner is an urgent challenge for the Antarctic Treaty nations and the Antarctic community as a whole