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Methylmercury Levels Are on the Rise in Oceans Across the World

Ocean Blue Environmental News Blog | Posted on September 23, 2020 |

Methylmercury Levels Are on the Rise in Oceans Across the World

Manufacturing, mining, burning coal, volcano eruptions, and burning fires emit mercury. When it enters the ocean, it becomes methylmercury.

Read moreMethylmercury Levels Are on the Rise in Oceans Across the World

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