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title: CETA-DART biopsy dart for marine mammals
description: With DANiNJECT CetaDart, marine mammal research scientists can effectively collect critical genetic and health data from wild marine mammal populations.
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# CETA-DART biopsy dart for marine mammals

**DANiNJECT carries on the legacy of Finn Larsen and continues the production of CETA-DART biopsy darts.**

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## Safe and efficient whale biopsies

For many years, CETA-DART has been the go-to equipment for marine mammal scientists when taking biopsies from large marine mammals.

These robust, reliable biopsy darts effectively collect critical genetic and health data from wild cetacean populations without capturing the animals, and are an indispensable tool for many researchers and marine wildlife managers.

With the acquisition of CETA-DART in 2026, DANiNJECT has resumed the manufacturing of the biopsy dart and continues the brand under the DANiNJECT name.

Read more about the acquisition here:

**[DANiNJECT acquires CETA-DART to continue production of marine biopsy darts](https://dan-inject.com/explore/daninject-acquires-ceta-dart-to-continue-production-of-marine-biopsy-darts)**

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## Technical specifications

**Robust and easily retrievable.** The biopsy darts have a carbon-fiber shaft and a highly buoyant cast-foam collar. After darting, the floating dart is easily retrieved with a net.

**Humane**. CETA-DART allows for easy collection of important biopsies without having to catch the animal. 

**Reliable biopsy needles. **The stainless steel tip is designed to extract a small cylindrical sample of the animal's tissue. Backward-facing barbs hold the tissue sample securely inside the tip when the dart bounces off the animal.

**Easy launching.** The biopsy darts are usually fired from a crossbow. DANiNJECT is working on developing a specialized marine launcher for improved precision and animal safety.

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