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    Juan Fernández fur seal has resilience against environmental pollution; Study

    The seal can tolerate high levels of cadmium and other metallic pollutants without any adverse effect.
    News DeskBy News DeskApril 30, 2023
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    United Kingdom: A new study has found that the Juan Fernández fur seal, a species that was hunted to near-extinction in the 19th century, can tolerate high levels of cadmium and other metallic pollutants without any adverse effects. This is significant as it offers hope for finding solutions to one of the most harmful environmental pollutants.

    The Juan Fernández seal is a rare aquatic mammal that lives only on the Juan Fernández archipelago and nearby islands in the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of miles off the coast of Chile. The species was believed to be extinct until a small colony was found in a cave on the island in the 1960s. Since then, the species has been protected, and its population has slowly recovered, with around 80,000 seals living on the island’s rocky shores.

    The research findings are significant as they provide valuable insights into how species can adapt and tolerate environmental pollutants. The discovery that the Juan Fernández seal can withstand high levels of cadmium and other metallic pollutants without any harmful effects offers hope for the development of new solutions for pollution control.

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    Ms. Constanza Toro-Valdivieso of Cambridge University’s conservation research institute commented that “we collected samples of their faeces and found they contained extremely high levels of cadmium and other elements such as mercury.”

    “The discovery that these animals appear to tolerate high levels of cadmium in their bodies has important medical implications, and it is very important for us to find out exactly how the Juan Fernández seal achieves this. It could have something to do with the animal’s genes or something completely different. It is an issue that we are hoping to follow up on over the coming years. These animals have a lot to tell us,” Ms. Toro-Valdivieso added.

    The study is a reminder of the importance of protecting and preserving endangered species, not only for their own sake but also for the valuable scientific discoveries that can arise from studying them. The research has practical applications for addressing environmental problems and provides hope for a more sustainable future.

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