SFU research finds high microplastic levels in Belugas whales
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SFU research finds high microplastic levels in Belugas whales
Description
October 20, 2021
Belugas have long been a symbol of the wildness of the Canadian arctic. But now SFU researchers say a study of the animals and their food sources shows microplastic particles are being found in distressingly large quantities in even the most remote waters in the world. Kylie Stanton reports.
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SFU research finds high microplastic levels in Belugas whales02:17 | October 20, 2021 -
Protesters confront Dallas Brodie at UBC01:11 | January 22, 2026 -
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FBI seize car linked to Ryan Wedding00:48 | November 26, 2025 -
Shooting at police station in Whalley01:56 | October 6, 2025 -
Surrey police dog injured during arrest of 2 suspects01:00 | August 5, 2025 -
Richmond RCMP arrest homicide suspect00:32 | July 18, 2025 -
Behind the scenes tour of Vancouver’s Celebration of Light fireworks barge01:18 | July 18, 2025 -
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Homicide investigators deployed after suspicious death of 81-year-old man on Texada Island00:29 | September 3, 2024 -
Skyrocketing construction costs could delay new Vancouver Art Gallery01:03 | August 29, 2024 -
Malahat First Nation holds ground breaking ceremony for Vancouver Island gigafactory01:20 | August 28, 2024 -
Langley traffic enforcement officer hit by driver who fled scene03:09 | August 9, 2024 -
Deadly crash closes Highway 1 near Chilliwack00:36 | August 6, 2024 -
Quick-thinking bus driver puts out fire at East Hastings cheese shop01:00 | July 23, 2024
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SFU research finds high microplastic levels in Belugas whales02:17 | October 20, 2021
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Protesters confront Dallas Brodie at UBC01:11 | January 22, 2026
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Hastings Racecourse shutting down00:35 | December 5, 2025
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FBI seize car linked to Ryan Wedding00:48 | November 26, 2025
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Shooting at police station in Whalley01:56 | October 6, 2025
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Surrey police dog injured during arrest of 2 suspects01:00 | August 5, 2025
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Richmond RCMP arrest homicide suspect00:32 | July 18, 2025
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New PNE amphitheatre one year from completion01:02 | June 20, 2025
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Special weather statement issued as ridge of high pressure brings heat to B.C.01:52 | June 5, 2025
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SFU research finds high microplastic levels in Belugas whales
Description
October 20, 2021
Belugas have long been a symbol of the wildness of the Canadian arctic. But now SFU researchers say a study of the animals and their food sources shows microplastic particles are being found in distressingly large quantities in even the most remote waters in the world. Kylie Stanton reports.
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