Ding, Kui
Xu, Qinzeng
Zhao, Liyuan
Li, Yixuan
Li, Zhong
Shi, Wenge
Zeng, Qianhui
Wang, Xianyan
Zhang, Xuelei
Funding for this research was provided by:
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NO. 42176135, NO. 42076159)
Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation (2021J06031)
China-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation Fund
Article History
Received: 15 March 2023
Accepted: 28 March 2024
First Online: 16 April 2024
Declarations
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: The sampling of the dolphin carcass in this study was authorized by the Fishery Administration of Fujian Province, China. No specific permit number was issued as our research was for the stranded dolphins but not live animals, which did not involve human biomedical research mentioned in the Declaration of Helsinki. Our sample collection procedures adhered to the ‘Regulations of the People’s Republic of China for the Implementation of Wild Aquatic Animal Protection’ (promulgated in 1993). We declare that our research complies with the guidelines for animal care and scientific experiments in China.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.