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Research projects undertaken by Alliance and AZA members have achieved 

 breakthroughs which benefit all marine mammals, including wild populations. For example: 



The marine mammal community has developed specialized 

 vitamin and nursing formulas for young animals born in 

 zoological environments that have been used to increase 

 the survival of young abandoned by their mothers in the 

 wild. 



Fuel oil is no longer added to off-shore oil drilling 

 fluids because the Edgerton Research Laboratory, an 

 integral part of the New England Aquarium, identified 

 number 2 fuel oil as the most toxic component in oil 

 drilling fuel mixtures. 



Studies of the food intake rate and reproductive biology 

 of the northern fur seal have contributed to the overall 

 knowledge of this species, now designated as depleted. 



Researchers tested a satellite-linked radio transmitter 

 allowing scientists to learn more about the ranging 

 patterns of dolphins in the open waters of the Gulf of 

 Mexico. 



The Long Marine Laboratory is currently training 

 California sea lions to swim with gray whales and tape 

 whale behavior with video cameras. By studying gray 

 whale behavior, researchers hope to acquire information 

 that will protect the whales in their natural environment as 

 well as protect the habitat they require. This research is being 

 underwritten, in part, by the National Geographic Society. 



Collaborative efforts between the University of Hawaii 

 and a marine mammal facility have resulted in a test to 

 identify concentrations of the deadly ciguatoxin in the 

 blood of humans and animals. Early detection and 

 treatment is now possible for people and marine mammals 



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