David Beale

David Beale, Adjunct Professor and senior research scientist at CSIRO, shares his insights on the alarming effects of PFAS contamination on freshwater turtles in Queensland. He discusses the use of advanced omics tools to assess environmental impacts, revealing troubling health indicators in turtle populations. The conversation highlights the accumulation of PFAS in turtles and its repercussions for reproductive success and ecosystem health. Beale emphasizes the urgent need for more research and innovative solutions to combat the ongoing environmental threat posed by these contaminants.