High levels of drugs found in sea off south England coast
by Harriet Grant from Environment | The Guardian on (#6C4C6)
Study says marine life being harmed by prescription and recreational drugs in wastewater
A study looking at water pollution on the south coast of England has revealed high levels of potentially harmful chemicals including recreational drugs and antidepressants.
Scientists involved in the research say marine life is being harmed by human drugs, pointing to evidence that oestrogen in water can feminise male fish through biological changes.
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