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This article discusses the detection of cetacean morbillivirus (CeMV) in dolphin feces and its potential application for live cetacean health monitoring. The study found that the virus could be detected in fecal samples up to a dilution of 1:1,000 in simulated seawater, suggesting that viral shedding through feces may occur in cetaceans. The use of fecal samples as a non-invasive method to detect CeMV in live cetaceans could provide valuable information for understanding disease threats to protected species. The article also highlights the challenges and limitations of studying gastrointestinal diseases in cetaceans and the potential for fecal sample analysis as a diagnostic tool for assessing cetacean health. [Extracted from the article]