PFAS chemicals another worry for Kangaroo Island's endangered sea lions

Stan Gorton
May 23 2021 - 8:00am
Photos by Louise Cooper, University of Sydney

Banned cancer-causing chemicals once used for firefighting has been found in the pups of endangered Australian sea lions at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island, as well as fur seals in Victoria.

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Stan Gorton

Stan Gorton

Journalist

Walkley-nominated journalist based at The Islander on Kangaroo Island with an interest in the local community and the environment.

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