Researchers create detailed digital 3D archive of endangered vaquita porpoise

Source:Science Daily

02 — Who / Subject

Florida Atlantic University, San Diego Natural History Museum, SeaWorld California, NOAA Fisheries

03 — Where / Locus

USA

04 — When / Temporality

June 2026

Verified: June 17, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Florida Atlantic University researchers created a 3D digital archive of a vaquita skeleton. The project used medical CT and micro-CT scans to capture microscopic skeletal details. The models are available on MorphoSource to support conservation and education."

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An important technological contribution to the preservation of knowledge regarding critically endangered species.

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Researchers create detailed digital 3D archive of endangered vaquita porpoise