Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Are mercury levels elevated across US conservation lands?

A study published in The Journal of Wildlife Management found varying risks to species due to mercury pollution across the United States' National Wildlife Refuge System, the world's largest network of lands and waters conserved specifically for fish, wildlife, and their habitats.

Are mercury levels elevated across US conservation lands?
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A study published in The Journal of Wildlife Management found varying risks to species due to mercury pollution across the United States' National Wildlife Refuge System, the world's largest network of lands and waters conserved specifically for fish, wildlife, and their habitats.

Originally published at Phys.org

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