fentanyl killing Gulf of Mexico dolphins

Is fentanyl killing Gulf of Mexico dolphins? | Morning in America
A Texas A&M University research project has found traces of fentanyl in dead dolphins from the Gulf of Mexico. But researchers fear the dolphins that are affected by the deadly drug just may be scratching the surface.
Fentanyl found inside dolphins in Gulf of Mexico: ‘We think this is a longstanding problem’
Several bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico were found to have traces of fentanyl in their system, shocking scientists and bringing in a new set of questions in the ongoing drug epidemic.
Several drugs, including fentanyl, found in bottlenose dolphins in Gulf of Mexico, scientists say
Scientists have detected fentanyl and other drugs in dozens of dolphins from the Gulf of Mexico, which could have large implications on the overall health of the oceans.
Fentanyl Detected in Gulf of Mexico Dolphins
The effects of the opioid epidemic may not be limited to humans, with dolphins found to have fentanyl in their systems. A large proportion of bottlenose dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico were found to have human pharmaceuticals in their bodies,
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Dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico have traces of human medications – including powerful opioids, muscle relaxants, and sedatives – in their fat, according to a new study that is sounding the alarm on pharmaceutical pollution and wastewater treatment.
Fentanyl found inside dead dolphins in Gulf of Mexico
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