Harmful pollutants from oil spills, fossil fuels and wildfire smoke have been detected in killer whales in British Columbia, according to a new study.
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A study published today is the first to find polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in orcas off the coast of B.C., as well as in utero transfer of the chemicals from mother to fetus.
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Southern resident killer whales are increasingly suffering from skin diseases that leave large blotches on their distinctive black-and-white colouration, new research says.