PFAS 'forever chemicals' are getting into ocean ecosystems, where dolphins, fish and manatees dine – we traced their origins
Scientists found PFAS hot spots in Miami’s Biscayne Bay where the chemicals are entering coastal waters and reaching the ocean. Water samples point to some specific sources.
Olutobi Daniel Ogunbiyi, Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry, Florida International University •
conversation
Nov. 14, 2023 • ~7 min
Nov. 14, 2023 • ~7 min
How PFAS 'forever chemicals' are getting into Miami's Biscayne Bay, where dolphins, fish and manatees dine
Scientists discovered PFAS hot spots in the bay and found PFAS in water along the Atlantic coast. In a new study, they traced the chemicals’ origins to help stop the harm.
Olutobi Daniel Ogunbiyi, Ph.D. Candidate in Chemistry, Florida International University •
conversation
Nov. 14, 2023 • ~7 min
Nov. 14, 2023 • ~7 min
Farming tuna on land heralded as a win for sustainability – but there are serious concerns around animal welfare
Breeding tuna in captivity is a promising solution to overfishing, but there are concerns surrounding fish welfare.
Wasseem Emam, Researcher, University of Stirling •
conversation
Oct. 31, 2023 • ~7 min
Oct. 31, 2023 • ~7 min
What's the carbon footprint of owning pet fish? An expert explains
New research reveals the environmental impact of keeping tropical fish as household pets – but there are ways to reduce it.
William Perry, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the School of Biosciences, Cardiff University
• conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~7 min
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~7 min
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