Device assesses dolphins' health via their blowholes

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If you want to get a picture of wild dolphin populations' health, it's typically necessary to capture some of the animals and then obtain blood samples or skin biopsies. Needless to say, it's hard work, and the dolphins tend not to like it. Soon, however, it may be possible to gather the same information using a device that samples their breath... Continue Reading Device assesses dolphins' health via their blowholes

Section: Science

Tags: Breath, Diagnostic devices, Dolphin, UC Davis

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