Source: The Guardian
High Water Temperatures Stunt Fish Growth
Presence Of BPA Also Affects Development
12 Feb 2022 by Local Press Report
SYDNEY
Fish grow slower when exposed to higher temperatures and a common chemical in plastic, according to new research. It suggests that a combination of plastic pollution and global heating could have a concerning impact on marine populations. The study’s corresponding author, Frank Seebacher, a professor of biology at the University of Sydney, said the finding urgently highlighted the need for both climate change mitigation and plastic waste reduction.
Source: The Guardian
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