Nets drowned whale, now investigation may shine light on ocean pollution
After Friday’s necropsy, scientists may learn more about how human-made hazards – such as polluting ‘forever chemicals’ – are affecting marine mammals and the ocean
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Nets drowned whale, now investigation may shine light on ocean pollution
After Friday’s necropsy, scientists may learn more about how human-made hazards – such as polluting ‘forever chemicals’ – are affecting marine mammals and the ocean
