Toothed whales reveal growing scale of PFAS contamination in the world’s oceans

By Jack Thomas | Innovation News Network | June 18, 2026

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"Researchers say the findings highlight how deeply these persistent chemicals have infiltrated marine ecosystems.

The study, published in the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, analysed the accumulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in more than 70 species of toothed whales, including dolphins and porpoises.

The research was led by scientists from the University of Wollongong (UOW) and involved collaborators from Australia and New Zealand."