‘Forever chemicals’ could be aging dolphins beyond their years

Exposure to PFAS and metals affects dolphins in ways also concerning for human health

A photo of two common dolphins mid-jumping out of the water.

Six million common dolphins live in oceans around the world. How they respond to marine pollution can provide early warnings for human health.

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