Beyond the Scope -- The Laboratory

Tune into the fourth episode of the Sentinels of the Sea Podcast as we step behind the scenes into one of the most essential — yet often unseen — parts of The Marine Mammal Center: the laboratory. Guided by longtime Clinical Laboratory Senior Manager Carlos Rios, we explore how the team he oversees processes thousands of samples each year, delivering rapid diagnostics that help veterinarians make lifesaving decisions. With advanced tools that detect emerging diseases and ocean toxins, the lab also manages one of the world’s largest marine mammal sample banks, powering collaborations with researchers and agencies around the globe.