Danger at sea: Toxic metals threaten whales

Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 14:20 in Biology & Nature

Danger at sea: Toxic metals threaten whales By ARTHUR MAX 2010-06-24T18:37:40Z AGADIR, Morocco (AP) -- American scientists who shot nearly 1,000 sperm whales with tissue-sampling darts discovered stunningly high levels of toxic and heavy metals in the animals that they say could affect the health of both ocean life and the millions who eat seafood.... © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

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