Mercury Levels in Feathers of Penguins from the Antarctic Peninsula Area: Geographical and Inter-Specific Differences

Mercury Levels in Feathers of Penguins from the Antarctic Peninsula Area: Geographical and Inter-Specific Differences

Polar regions, symbols of wilderness, have been identified as potential sinks of mercury coming from natural and anthropogenic sources at lower latitudes. Changes in ice coverage currently occurring in some areas such as the Antarctic Peninsula could enhance these phenomena and their impacts on loca...

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Main Authors: Miguel Motas, Silvia Jerez, Marta Esteban, Francisco Valera, José Javier Cuervo, Andrés Barbosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
mercury
penguins
feathers
Antarctic Peninsula
biomonitoring
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/18/9918

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