An alarming number of different toxins was found in mussels collected from the San Francisco Bay, reported a Science Daily article. A research team determined four different kinds of toxins, including one located in freshwater environments, in a study published in the journal Harmful Algae. The team found that the San Francisco Bay now houses a concoction of multiple toxins found … Continue reading San Francisco Bay shellfish found to be contaminated with four different types of toxins
Small fish found to be essential to coral reef health by keeping them clean, according to new study
If human communities have health professionals, coral reefs have small fish called “cleaner fish” that keep them healthy. A Canadian-led study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences says their veterinarian-like services help ensure the health of the marine communities they live in, reported ScienceDaily. According to the study, coral reef fish suffering from parasite infestation cannot … Continue reading Small fish found to be essential to coral reef health by keeping them clean, according to new study
How about plastic for dinner? It is showing up in mussels from the Arctic to China, and ending up on our plates
While some moules et frites (mussels and fries) sounds delicious, the dish probably wouldn’t be as appetizing if every other bite had plastic in it. According to a recent study, mussels from the European Arctic to China are contaminated with “tiny bits of plastic.” Mussels in Arctic waters contain the most plastic of all specimens tested … Continue reading How about plastic for dinner? It is showing up in mussels from the Arctic to China, and ending up on our plates
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 