Plastic in Whale Tissue - Abstract (IMAGE) Duke University Caption Graphical Abstract from a paper in Environmental Pollution showing where in a whale's anatomy plastic particles may be found. Plastics are lipophilic and may home in on the blubber and fat pads. Credit Greg Merrill Jr., Duke University Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.