Fish off the coast of Florida are testing positive for ANTIDEPRESSANTS, prostate medications, antibiotics and pain relievers as human wastewater makes its way out to sea
- Researchers at Florida International University and the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust found that each of 93 fish had an average of seven drugs in its system
- They tested positive for antidepressants, blood pressure medications, prostate treatment medications, antibiotics and pain relievers
- The drugs can be passed through to the fish through human wastewater
- They can affect every aspect of fish life, including their feeding habits, sociability and migratory behavior
- Nearly 5 million prescriptions are filed in the United States each year