Climate change fuels accumulation of pollutants in Chinook salmon, killer whales
Southern resident killer whales that exist along the Pacific Northeast Coast eat Chinook salmon, and these two predators are impacted by increased pollutant bioaccumulation driven by climate change
IOF meets with Ambassador of Uruguay to Canada
The group worked on the project proposal for “Cetaceans and Ocean Health in South America: Developing Regional Capacities and Coordination for Mercury Research, Biomonitoring and Mitigation”.
Apex marine predators affected by human-made pollutants and climate change
Human contaminants, exacerbated by climate change, are impacting polar bears, killer whales.
“Whale breath” reveals bacteria threatening endangered killer whales
Bacteria including salmonella and fungi such as penicillium were found in the whales.