Surf and Turf: Approaching Single and Multiple Die-offs of Free-living Species

Field necropsies of individual or multiple animals can be fraught with difficulty and frustration. Planning and preparation for these events, including development of required supplies and equipment checklists, necropsy forms, designated test sites, and a personnel pool, can alleviate many problems. Flexibility is paramount in field situations as is the need for individuals from multiple disciplines to collaboratively collect, record, disseminate, and interpret findings.