In the area of environmental chemistry, which statement correctly describes the challenge and implications of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in ecosystems? 

A) Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are highly biodegradable compounds that rapidly break down in the environment, posing minimal risk to wildlife and human health. 

B) POPs, due to their non-polar nature, are highly soluble in water, leading to widespread contamination of aquatic ecosystems. 

C) One of the key challenges of POPs is their ability to bioaccumulate and biomagnify in food chains, leading to significant ecological and health problems, despite their low concentrations in the environment. 

D) Persistent organic pollutants are primarily restricted to local areas of release and cannot travel long distances in the atmosphere.