Necropsies are performed on as many dead marine mammals as possible to aid in determining the cause of death as long as we have a fresh carcass. 

We take samples of organs and other tissues and send them to the lab for further analysis if funding is available.  If you are interested in seeing pictures or video of necropsies that have been performed, finding out the results of a necropsy on a particular individual, or learning more about necropies, then click here. 

WARNING:  ONCE YOU click here YOU WILL BE VIEWING AND READING ABOUT GRAPHIC DETAILS OF THE INSIDES OF A MARINE MAMMAL.  NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH !!!