Chemical contamination is linked to disease, reproductive failure and sporadic die-offs among the world's whales, dolphins and porpoises, according to a recent report from the World Wildlife Fund. "Synthetic chemicals are the stealth bombers of the oceans - able to travel undetected across continents and drop their deadly loads on the most unsuspecting victims," said Ginette Hemley, director of International Wildlife Policy.

Arias, P. R. (1999, December 16). WWF report: Chemical contamination in the high seas threatens ocean mammals. The Philippine Star, p. B-13.