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6. Toxic blubber, with Peter Ross

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In Ep. 6, we look at how human-made contaminants in the ocean are compromising killer whales and compounding the other problems they face. Fat soluble toxins move up the foot chain and accumulate in killer whales, who metabolize it in their blubber. Mothers also pass those contaminants down to their babies when nursing. Our guest is the excellent Peter Ross, who takes this complex subject and artfully breaks it down. Next week is the finale and it's a good one. See you then!

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In Ep. 6, we look at how human-made contaminants in the ocean are compromising killer whales and compounding the other problems they face. Fat soluble toxins move up the foot chain and accumulate in killer whales, who metabolize it in their blubber. Mothers also pass those contaminants down to their babies when nursing. Our guest is the excellent Peter Ross, who takes this complex subject and artfully breaks it down. Next week is the finale and it's a good one. See you then!

Rate, review and share the podcast to spread the word. You can email me at justin@seadocsociety.org.

Get our free monthly newsletter at seadocsociety.org/newsletter

Thanks to our sponsors:

  • Shearwater Kayak Tours
  • Rainshadow Solar
  • Two Beers Brewing Company
  • Deer Harbor Charters and The Averna Family
  • Betsy Wareham and West Sound Marina
  • The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee
  • Apple State Vinegar
  • Logo: FLOAT.org
  • Music: Podington Bear
  • Whale sound: The Whale Museum
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