A recent study revealed the presence of chlordécone in the plasma of juvenile green turtles in Martinique, 30 years after the ban on this pesticide. More than half of the analyzed turtles show traces of this substance. Researchers emphasize the importance of understanding contamination pathways and the impacts on turtle health, which serve as indicators of marine ecosystem quality.
Chlordécone detected in the plasma of sea turtles in Martinique
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