New study finds that ingesting even small amounts of plastic can be fatal for marine animals | The-14

New research shows even small amounts of ingested plastic can be deadly for marine animals, threatening turtles, seabirds and mammals and urging urgent action.

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Chromatographic Evidence of Lipophilic PFAS in Killer Whale Blubber

Building on the initial discovery of unidentified extractable organic fluorine (EOF) in Greenland killer whale blubber, researchers characterized EOF in additional specimens and identified some of their origins using gas chromatography-atmospheric pressure chemical ionization-high resolution mass spectrometry (GC-APCI-IMS).

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Metal Barrels Dumped Off the Coast of Los Angeles Are Encircled by Mysterious White Halos—and Scientists Think They Finally Know Why

At least some of the barrels contain caustic alkaline waste, which has made the surrounding ecosystems inhospitable to most life forms, a new study suggests

Frontiers | Assessing microplastic pollution in marine mammals: evidence from three cetacean species in the southeastern Black Sea

Microplastic (MP) pollution has emerged as a pervasive environmental threat, with growing evidence of its accumulation across various marine trophic levels, ...

'Forever Chemicals' Found In Greenland Killer Whale Blubber

Rathlin seal with tube around its neck is 'healthy and alert'

Environment officials say they are monitoring a Rathlin Island seal that got its head stuck in a black tube. Marine mammal experts at the Exploris Aquarium were notified about the seal's plight in August. But they believe the tubing may have been around the animal's neck for months. Staff are wary o...

Frontiers | Assessing microplastic pollution in marine mammals: evidence from three cetacean species in the southeastern Black Sea

Microplastic (MP) pollution has emerged as a pervasive environmental threat, with growing evidence of its accumulation across various marine trophic levels, ...