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Environmental Science

Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals in Aquatic Organisms

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A 2018 study found that the concentration of mercury in some Arctic beluga whales can be over a million times higher than in the surrounding seawater.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a single drop of mercury in a lake that eventually makes a large tuna unsafe to eat. How does such a tiny amount become a serious threat?