Centuries-old mercury pollution hidden in the ocean threatens Arctic wildlife

PHYSorg
Jun 12, 2025, 12:39 pm62 pts
Despite global reductions in mercury emissions, mercury concentrations in Arctic wildlife continue to rise. A study published in Nature Communications by researchers from Aarhus University and the University of Copenhagen reveals that ocean currents may be transporting legacy mercury pollution to the…

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