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Scientists say PFAS chemicals could be responsible for drop in Phillip Island seal numbers – ABC News
Seal numbers are in decline near Victoria’s Phillip Island and University of Sydney researchers say the presence of firefighting chemicals could be responsible.
Researchers say elevated levels of firefighting chemicals in seals off Victoria’s Phillip Island could be playing a role in declining numbers.
Key points:
- University of Sydney researchers have found PFAS in Australia’s largest fur seal colony on Victoria’s Phillip Island
- PFAS is a class of chemicals found in firefighting foam that accumulate in the body
- Countries such as New Zealand have banned PFAS because of health concerns
A research project between the University of Sydney, the National Measurement…
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