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Flushing our prescription drugs into coastal Florida | Editorial
Human contaminants are threatening sea life and estuaries across the state.
 
 
 
A new study by Florida International University and the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust shows Florida's redfish are contaminated with pharmaceuticals in their blood.
A new study by Florida International University and the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust shows Florida's redfish are contaminated with pharmaceuticals in their blood. [ Courtesy of Pat Ford ]
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