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Prozac in waterways is changing how fish behave, research finds

Prozac in waterways is changing how fish behave, research finds



Australian study of guppies shows that pharmaceutical pollution could threaten species’ long-term survivalContamination of waterways with the antidepressant Prozac is disrupting fish bodies and behaviours in ways that could threaten their long-term survival, new research has found.As global consumption of pharmaceuticals has increased, residues have entered rivers and streams via wastewater raising concerns about the effects on ecosystems and wildlife. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/27/australia-prozac-waterways-fish-behaviour

Author : Petra Stock

Publish date : 2024-08-27 04:01:01

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