Profession: Veterinarian
Field: Marine Mammal Surgery

Dr. Martin Haulena is the staff veterinarian at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, Calif. His special interests are in the medical management of marine mammals — with emphasis in novel diagnostic methods such as MRI, endoscopy and sonography — and in developing safe anesthetic protocols as well as improving surgical techniques. Veterinary students from around the world study marine mammal medicine each year under the direction of Dr. Haulena. His professional affiliations include the International Association for Aquatic Animal Health, Wildlife Disease Association and American Association of Zoo Veterinarians.

Episode(s):

"Brothers"
In this episode, Dr. Haulena calls on the expertise of human neurology specialist Dr. Ken Laxer to assist with EEG's in California sea lions at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, Calif.

"Grizzly"
In this episode, Dr. Haulena works with renowned veterinarian Dr. Pat Butler from the University of Birmingham in England to implant electrocardiograms into elephant seals.

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