Media coverage
7
Media coverage
Title Antidepressants in waterways may make crayfish bolder, increasing risk of predation Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet National Geographic Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 16/06/21 Description An antidepressant commonly detected in waterways could change crayfish behaviour in ways that could harm them and their environment. Producer/Author Douglas Main URL https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/animals/2021/06/antidepressants-in-waterways-may-make-crayfish-bolder-increasing-risk-of-predation Persons Alex Ford Title Crayfish behave more boldly after exposure to antidepressants – study Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Guardian Online Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 15/06/21 Description Traces of drugs found in water can make crustaceans more outgoing – but also vulnerable to predators Producer/Author Natalie Grover URL https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jun/15/crayfish-behave-more-boldly-after-exposure-to-antidepressants-study Persons Alex Ford Title Antidepressants in waterways may make crayfish bolder, increasing risk of predation Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet National Geographic Magazine Online Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 15/06/21 Description Antidepressants meant to treat humans can also affect aquatic animals when those drugs enter waterways. URL https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/antidepressant-pollution-in-water-may-make-crayfish-bolder Persons Alex Ford Title Are chemical pollutants altering behaviour of wildlife and humans? Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Mirage Media type Web Country/Territory Australia Date 29/04/21 Description International scientists from around the world are warning that chemical pollutants in the environment have the potential to alter animal and human behaviour. URL https://www.miragenews.com/are-chemical-pollutants-altering-behaviour-of-551656/ Persons Alex Ford Title Are chemical pollutants altering the behaviour of wildlife and humans? Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet International Environmental Technology Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 28/04/21 Description Alex Ford shares his research which found chemical pollutants in waste water have the potential to change marine animal and human physiology URL https://www.envirotech-online.com/news/business-news/44/university-of-portsmouth/are-chemical-pollutants-altering-the-behaviour-of-wildlife-and-humans/55050 Persons Alex Ford Title How everyday chemicals are destroying sperm counts in humans and animals Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Metro Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 19/04/21 Description Within just a few generations, human sperm counts may decline to levels below those considered adequate for fertility. That’s the alarming claim made in epidemiologist Shanna Swan’s new book, Count Down, which assembles a raft of evidence to show that the sperm count of western men has plunged by more than 50 per cent in less than 40 years. URL https://metro.co.uk/2021/04/19/male-fertility-how-chemicals-are-destroying-sperm-counts-14422948/?ito=cbshare Persons Alex Ford Title Chemical pollutants in the environment can alter animal and human behavior Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet News-Medical.net Media type Web Country/Territory Australia Date 15/04/21 Description International scientists from around the world are warning that chemical pollutants in the environment have the potential to alter animal and human behaviour. URL https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210415/Chemical-pollutants-in-the-environment-can-alter-animal-and-human-behavior.aspx Persons Alex Ford
Media contributions
3Media contributions
Title Antidepressivos descartados na água alteram o comportamento de animais aquáticos Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Yahoo! Media type Web Country/Territory France Date 29/06/21 Description Mention of Alex Ford's research which finds marine and freshwater organisms change their behaviour due to being exposed to mixtures of many different drugs and pollutants URL https://br.financas.yahoo.com/noticias/antidepressivos-descartados-na-%C3%A1gua-alteram-143000310.html?guccounter=1 Persons Alex Ford Title Heart South Coast Degree of recognition Regional Media name/outlet Heart South Coast Media type Radio Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 14/04/21 Description research led by Alex Ford which found chemical pollutants in waste water have the potential to change marine animal and human physiology URL tiny.cc/5e3wtz Persons Alex Ford Title Interview with Professor Alex Ford for short film Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Vimeo Media type Web Date 6/11/20 Description Alex Ford interviewed for a short film about a community group trying to get their seaside water quality improved. Producer/Author Carlos Hernan URL https://vimeo.com/476234839?ref=tw-share Persons Alex Ford