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FIGURE 3 



RESPIRATORY EXUDATE CYTOLOGY OF DOLPHIN QUEST DOLPHINS: 

 A Retrospective Study of Specimens Collected under 

 Routine Medical Behavior ManBaoment 



**• Ratio or HBC/EplUialial Cells *•* 



YEAR 



1993 



RATIO 2 : 1 

 WBC/ 

 Epith 1:1 



Aug. 



Sep. 



Oct. Nov. Dec 



— •- 



— X- 



*- Pele 



+- Kona 

 Shaka 

 Leilanl 



-1- Lono 

 -h- Hobi 



LEGEND: 



Above 2:1- Active Respiratory Inflammation 



1:1 - 2:1- Subclinical Respiratory Inflammation 



Below 1:1- No Respiratory Inflammation 



Prepared Statement of Senator Gorton 



Today marks the second hearing on the reauthorization of the Marine Mammal 

 Protection Act in which we will discuss issues of importance to aquariums, zoos and 

 other public display and scientific research facilities. 



In the state of Washington there are less than a handful of zoos and aquariums 

 which have a vested interest in this hearing today. In particular, the Point Defiance 

 Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington recently wrote to me updating me on the 

 recent activities at their zoo and aquarium. The marine mammal collection at Point 

 Defiance Rocky Shores exhibit complex includes beluga whales, harbor porpoises, 

 walruses, sea lions, fur seals, harbor seals, sea otters and polar bears. Point Defi- 

 ance continues to be an exciting field trip and educational experience for school chil- 

 dren and families alike. 



Each of us here today wants to ensure that marine mammals are treated with 

 care and protected from harm. I would gather that zoos and aquariums, like Point 

 Defiance, have a vested interest in ensuring that the marine mammals in their care 

 are treated well and protected from harm. 



A portion of today's hearing will discuss the need for reform of the regulations 

 which govern the transportation and taking of marine mammals for display pur- 

 poses. I look forward to the testimony of the witness panels and hope that this hear- 

 ing will bring to light some of those areas which need reform. 



