The Silent Killers: Emerging Pollutants and Marine Plankton
The ocean’s intricate web of life is facing an insidious challenge from a slew of modern contaminants that slip under the radar of conventional checks. Dubbed “emerging pollutants”, these compounds include everyday items like medications, personal care products, plastic additives, and even microscopic industrial particles (nanoparticles). Their stealthy infiltration into marine ecosystems is triggering alarms, mainly due to the vague policies surrounding them and mounting evidence of their detrimental effects, particularly on the pivotal marine plankton populations. [...]
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2023-11-22
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