Are legacy POPs a threat to Iberian harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena)?
lw). The viability of the small Iberian harbour porpoise population is therefore of serious concern. Contaminant burdens associated with disease susceptibility and immune impairment indicate that legacy POPs remain a significant threat. Further contaminant analyses of recently stranded Iberian porpoises, combined with comprehensive health assessments, are urgently needed.
Authors
- Marina Sequeira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4918-8115)
- Sílvia Monteiro
- Catarina Eira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2735-6034)
- José Vingada
- Ana Sofia Tavares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3330-8349)
- Marisa Ferreira
- Andreia Torres-Pereira
- Sara Sá
- Alexandra André
Institutions
- Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas (PT)
- Sociedade Portuguesa de Vida Selvagem (PT)
- University of Aveiro (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Marine Pollution Bulletin
- Published
- 2026-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.119656
- Primary Topic
- Marine animal studies overview
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- LIFE programme
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia