Aug 19, 2026 · Angela Montana
When Apex Predators Inherit Your Morning Coffee and Pain Relievers
A study discovered that nearly a third of sharks near Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, were contaminated with drugs from human waste, including cocaine and caffeine. This pollution stems from tourism-related sewage and poses risks to shark health and the marine ecosystem. Upgraded wastewater systems are urgently needed to mitigate these issues.