New research shows that dolphins in the northern Adriatic contain high levels of PCBs, highly toxic chemicals banned in the 1970s-1980s, and that females pass on their pollutant burden to their young. A new study, led by Morigenos – Slovenian Marine Mammal Society, was published in the journal Science of the Total Environment.
The ACCOBAMS Twelfth Meeting of the Scientific Committee (SC12) was held in Monaco from the 5 to 8 November 2018 in Monaco. It was attended by Members of the Scientific Committee, Representatives from International Organizations and Observers, including Partners of ACCOBAMS.
“In 2007, Song of the Whale visited Tripoli as part of a previous survey investigating the presence of sperm whales in the eastern basin. As part of the outreach and awareness programme, I visited the boat and met the crew. Together with my colleagues, I helped arrange the stay of the boat in Libya and assisted with a number of visits by dignitaries, members of the public and school groups. I even had the chance to show the team some of Libya’s historical monuments including Leptus Magna. This experience inspired me and gave me hope that one day I could visit Song of the Whale as a member of the research team.
