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  • PCBs are known endocrine disruptors and immunotoxicants.

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  • To assess the long-term viability of killer whale populations under current PCB exposure levels.
  • To identify populations at highest risk from PCB-mediated effects.
  • To highlight the persistent threat of PCBs to marine ecosystems.

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  • Utilized an individual-based model framework.
  • Incorporated globally available data on PCB concentrations in killer whale tissues.
  • Modeled PCB-mediated effects on reproduction and immune function.

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  • Over 50% of global killer whale populations face threats to long-term viability from PCBs.
  • Populations near industrialized regions and those at high trophic levels are at high risk of collapse.
  • PCB contamination poses a persistent threat despite global bans enacted over 30 years ago.

Conclusions:

  • Current PCB exposures endanger the long-term survival of numerous killer whale populations.
  • Urgent conservation strategies are needed to mitigate the impacts of persistent chemical pollutants.
  • The persistence of PCBs underscores the need for continued monitoring and management of legacy contaminants.