Human-Made Chemicals Found Throughout Ocean Environments

ENN
Mar 23, 2026, 4:50 pm129 ptsTrending
A new study analyzing more than 2,300 seawater samples from around the world has found that human-made chemicals — from plastic additives and industrial lubricants to pharmaceuticals and pesticides — are widespread in the marine environment, particularly in coastal and estuarine waters.

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