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How climate change is causing Alzheimer’s-like diseases in dolphins

The hidden health impact of climate change

How climate change is causing Alzheimer’s-like diseases in dolphins
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StarsInsider
05/11/2025 10:00 ‧ 2 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Climate change is no longer a distant threat. It’s a reality shaping our world today with rising global temperatures, melting ice caps, bleaching coral reefs, and the loss of countless animal habitats. Now, scientists have uncovered an alarming new consequence beneath the waves.

In Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, dolphins are showing signs of Alzheimer’s-like brain damage linked to toxins produced by harmful algal blooms. These blooms thrive in warming waters, releasing chemicals that disrupt brain function in marine mammals.

In this gallery, we explore how climate change is causing Alzheimer’s-like diseases in dolphins, and what the implications are for humans. Curious? Click to know more.

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