Drug pollution alters salmon migration

Drug pollution alters salmon migration

In the largest study of its kind to date, a team of international researchers has investigated how pharmaceutical pollution affects the behaviour and migration of Atlantic salmon. The study, led by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, revealed that commonly detected environmental levels of clobazam — a medication often prescribed for sleep disorders — increased … Read more

New study on natural oil seeps in the deep sea

New study on natural oil seeps in the deep sea

The Guaymas Basin is an active tectonic basin with hydrothermal activity that is known for its natural oil discharge sites. Here, microorganisms use the seeping oil as a source of energy and nutrition and thereby fuel the carbon cycle. Because microorganisms preferentially break down water-soluble organic molecules, it is important to understand how hydrothermal processes … Read more