Pharmaceutical Pollution

Illustration of Brazilian "cocaine sharks" swimming in drug-laden waters (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Drug-Infused Waters: Brazilian ‘Cocaine Sharks’ Reveal Startling Underwater Crisis Threatening Marine Life’s Future
A startling discovery off the coast of Brazil has unveiled the presence of "cocaine sharks," small predators inadvertently absorbing narcotics from drug-laden waters, highlighting an urgent environmental crisis with profound implications for marine ecosystems.

By Vivian HoJune 6, 2025