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Title Anti-depressants in Niagara River fish Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Ontario Out of Doors Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 28/02/19 Description A recent study found Niagara River fish are absorbing anti-depressants from sewage discharge. Other research determined this isn’t a good thing. URL https://oodmag.com/news/anti-depressants-in-niagara-river-fish/ Persons Alex Ford Title Antidepressant use is posing a very real threat to the environment, experts warn Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Natural News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 2/12/18 URL https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-12-02-antidepressant-use-posing-a-very-real-threat-to-the-environment.html Persons Alex Ford, Helena Herrera Title Toxic chemicals are affecting aquatic ecosystems even at surprisingly low concentrations, study finds Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Natural News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 15/11/18 URL https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-11-15-toxic-chemicals-affect-aquatic-ecosystems-even-at-low-levels.html# Persons Alex Ford, Helena Herrera Title Skyrocketing antidepressant use now affecting marine life, turning waterways into a ‘drug soup’ Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Natural News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 21/10/18 URL https://www.naturalnews.com/2018-10-21-antidepressant-use-affecting-marine-life.html Persons Alex Ford, Helena Herrera Title Notre tragique surconsommation d’antidépresseurs a aussi un impact destructeur sur la vie aquatique Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Daily Geek Show Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 18/10/18 URL https://dailygeekshow.com/antidepresseur-anxiolytique-environnement-biodiversite-poissons/ Persons Alex Ford, Helena Herrera Title Marine biologist: “Our aquatic life is bathing in a soup of antidepressants" Media name/outlet Media Health News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 16/10/18 Description A report on research by Dr Helena Herrer and Professor Alex Ford to better understand the effects of pollution on wildlife behaviour. URL www.medicalhealthnews.net/marine-biologist-our-aquatic-life-is-bathing-in-a-soup-of-antidepressantsquot Persons Alex Ford, Helena Herrera Title Marine biologist: “Our oceans are swimming in antidepressants" Media name/outlet Big Think Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 15/10/18 Description Antidepressants are destroying underwater ecosystems, which we in turn eat. Producer/Author Derek Beres URL https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/what-are-dangers-eating-seafood Persons Alex Ford, Helena Herrera Title "Aquatic life is bathing in a soup of antidepressants," says marine biologist Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Big Think Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 15/10/18 Description Antidepressants are destroying underwater ecosystems, which we in turn eat. URL https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/what-are-dangers-eating-seafood Persons Alex Ford, Helena Herrera Title Your Antidepressants Are Ending Up in The Environment, Bathing Fish in a 'Drug Soup' Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Science Alert Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 10/10/18 Description Two researchers from the University of Portsmouth are calling for greater awareness of the risks posed by our prescriptions once they've been flushed into the environment. URL https://www.sciencealert.com/marine-ecosystem-impact-psychotropic-antidepressant-medication-solutions Persons Alex Ford, Helena Herrera Title Soaring antidepressant use is turning our waters into a 'drug soup' and changing marine life's ability to mate, feed and move Degree of recognition Regional Media name/outlet Mail Online Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 9/10/18 Description Portsmouth’s Institute of Marine Biology is calling for a range of new measures
This includes upgrading waste water treatment plants to filter out the chemicals
They also suggest educating patients on the safe disposal of medications
Drug firms are being asked to design drugs that break down safely in waterProducer/Author Colin Fernandez URL https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6253453/Antidepressants-pose-threat-wildlife-presence-water-supplies-say-experts.html Persons Alex Ford, Helena Herrera Title Limpets under threat due to rise in antidepressant use, scientists warn Degree of recognition Regional Media name/outlet Daily Magazine Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/18 Description Limpets are being killed due to the rise in antidepressant use which means they struggle to cling onto rocks, scientists have warned. URL www.dailymagazine.news/limpets-under-threat-due-to-rise-in-antidepressant-use-scientists-warn-nid-660535.html Persons Alex Ford