### Question
Can you define what unusual mortality event means?


### Answer
**Unusual mortality event** is defined as the following in *16 U.S.C. § 1421h*:

> a stranding that—


(A) is unexpected

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1421h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER V-MARINE MAMMAL HEALTH AND STRANDING RESPONSE**

