Levels of 'forever chemicals' in dolphins and whales are rising globally

Phys.org Wednesday 17 June 2026, 14:40 UTC 1 min read

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Whales and dolphins inhabit some of the largest and seemingly most pristine environments on Earth, from tropical coastlines to Antarctic waters. Yet even they cannot escape PFAS—persistent "forever chemicals" that leak from our homes, factories and waterways into the sea.

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