…ollowed, one of the largest and longest-lasting marine mammal Unusual Mortality Events (UMEs) documented in the NGoM began and continued through 2014 ( Litz et al., 2014 ). Marine mammal stranding network responders collected biological data and samples from carcasses, and after …

…nts in SSB were conducted under NMFS Scientific Research Permits Nos. 522-1785, 15543, 20455, and 26622. Figure 1 2.3 Sample processing and analysis Each urine sample was screened for seven phthalate metabolites (MEHP, MEHHP, MEOHP, MBzP, MiBP, and MBP). Male samples containing s…

…particular stressor, the endocrine and other organ systems undergo a cascade of events that involves the release of ACTH by the pituitary and renin by the kidney, prompting an increased secretion of cortisol and aldosterone, respectively, by the adrenal gland [ 2 ]. Previous stud…