Test of dolphins, unexpectedly found the most terrible chemicals ever

It is straightforward to admit that human actions to destroy the environment really make this creature sink into the misery.

Out of seabirds, sea turtles, now bottlenose dolphin are about to be killed by plastic waste. That's what was published in the latest study of the University of Charleston (USA).

Specifically, experts say more than 70% of dolphins living in Florida waters contain a lot of chemicals, cosmetics and plastic inside the body. More seriously, this is also the first time in history that scientists have detected traces of phthalate - an extremely horrible chemical - that occurs in the urine of dolphins in very large quantities.

The number of dead dolphins on the Florida coast is increasing rapidly in recent years.

Accordingly, in the period of 2016 - 2017, researchers collected and tested urine of 17 dolphins in Sarasota Bay (Florida, USA). They were stunned to find the levels of phthalate metabolites in their urine, including DEHP (di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate) and DEP (diethyl phthalate).

You probably don't know, phthalate exists all around us. This type of chemical is commonly used in plastic production, helping to create flexibility and durability for the product. In addition, phthalates are also used to stabilize the color and fragrance of some cosmetics such as nail polish, hair spray, shampoo, perfume, .

Professor Leslie Hart, author of the study, said: "We are trying to check the content of metabolites in the dolphin body. Maybe these are warning signs that the dolphin body has been poisoning at the marine environment itself ".

"These toxic chemicals can come from illegal acts of municipalities, factories, and companies. Along with plastic pollution, these toxic substances are destroying marine species." share.

Bottled dolphins are about to be killed by plastic garbage.

So how toxic is phthalate?

For those who do not know, phthalate is a factor that causes birth defects in the fetus, behavioral disorders in young children and affects male fertility. Because of the risk of serious damage to human health, phthalate has been banned from use in many markets around the world.

That's dangerous for humans, let alone dolphins! However, there is a cruel truth that scientists only know and understand a part of the horrible effects of this chemical.

According to Gina Ylitalo, an expert from the Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA), frankly said: "No dolphin, any animal living near the coast can be exposed."

This situation has really sparked a wake-up call to us about the irresponsible actions of nature, which are causing a series of sea creatures to be destroyed.