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Global study links shipping and wastewater to changing bacteria in port waters
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A global study of 23 ports reveals that shipping activity and wastewater discharge significantly alter bacterial communities in port waters. Researchers found that larger ports and high shipping traffic correlate with increased microbial diversity and the presence of potential pathogens.
A global study of port waters has found that shipping activity, port size and wastewater discharges play a significant role in shaping bacterial communities, highlighting the growing environmental pressures facing some of the world's busiest maritime gateways.
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