High concentrations of persistent organic pollutants in adult killer whales (Orcinus orca) and a foetus stranded in Ireland.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110699
Abstract: Bio-accumulation of persistent organic pollutants including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), brominated flame retardants and organochlorine pesticides continue to be of major concern for marine apex predators such as killer whales. The concentrations of 16 polychlorinated biphenyls,… read more here.
Keywords: killer whales; organic pollutants; stranded ireland; persistent organic ... See more keywords