Orca whales were discovered with a toilet paper chemical in their livers and skeletal muscles. It's just the 'tip of the iceberg' for one of the most contaminated marine mammals in the world.

Sat, 02/04/2023 - 11:08

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• Scientists found Southern Resident and Bigg's orcas with 4-nonylphenol in their livers and skeletal muscles.
• 4NP is associated with the production of toilet paper.
• The scientists also discovered PFAS — known as forever chemicals — in the bodies of the killer whales.

Orca whales are some of the most contaminated marine mammals in the world. 

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