Scientists find medicines and pesticides accumulating in False Bay sediments

A new study led by the University of Cape Town reveals that False Bay's seabed is accumulating pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and metals, acting as a long-term pollution reservoir. While current levels aren't causing obvious ecological damage, the long-term impacts remain uncertain.

Scientists find medicines and pesticides accumulating in False Bay sediments

A new study led by the University of Cape Town reveals that False Bay's seabed is accumulating pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and metals, acting as a long-term pollution reservoir. While current levels aren't causing obvious ecological damage, the long-term impacts remain uncertain.

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