Fish growth slowed by high temperatures and plastic chemical BPA, research finds

Scientists at University of Sydney found fish exposed to industrial chemical BPA in warmer waters need more food to reach a given size

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Fish grow slower when exposed to higher temperatures and a common chemical in plastic, according to new research. It suggests that a combination of plastic pollution and global heating could have a concerning impact on marine populations.

Scientists at the University of Sydney have found that fish exposed to the industrial chemical bisphenol A - commonly known as BPA - require more energy to grow in high-temperature waters.

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