Bonefish off the coast of Florida have tested positive for a cocktail of pharmaceutical drugs, including anti-depressants and blood pressure medications, according to a new study.
Highlights
- Bonefish off the coast of Florida tested positive for a cocktail of pharmaceutical drugs, including anti-depressants and blood pressure medications.
- The three-year study was conducted by researchers at Florida International University and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust.
- Researchers took blood and tissue samples from 93 bonefish in Biscayne Bay and the Florida Keys since 2018.
- One fish had a total of 17 different pharmaceuticals in its tissues, according to the study.
- The findings reflect a serious problem with ocean contamination from human wastewater, the university said.
- It’s hoped the study will lead to a better understanding of the problem of human wastewater contamination in the ocean.