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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Harriet Grant

High levels of drugs found in sea off south England coast

Aerial view of Langstone Harbour, east of Portsmouth
Portsmouth and Brunel University analysed hundreds of water samples across Langstone (pictured) and Chichester harbours. Photograph: Paul White Aerial views/Alamy

A study looking at water pollution on the south coast of England has revealed high levels of potentially harmful chemicals including recreational drugs and antidepressants.

Scientists involved in the research say marine life is being harmed by human drugs, pointing to evidence that oestrogen in water can feminise male fish through biological changes.

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