
Receiving Area (Photograph by Tom Kleindinst, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
Specimen Handling
Our specimen handling facility is designed to handle a broad range of animals in varying states of preservation and size ranging from small shrimp to large 5 meter whales. Samples are transported to our necropsy room, freezers and chillers, and CT scanner via electronic lift and rail systems. Below is a demonstration of how our overhead rail and lift system is used to transport specimens. (Click the arrow to play. If you cannot view the movie, please download the latest Adobe Flash Player® plugin for your browser.) |
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