Proximity to Riparian Wetlands Increases Mercury Burden in Fish in the Upper St. Lawrence River

Mercury deposited in the Upper St. Lawrence River watershed by atmospheric deposition accumulated in riparian wetlands and is at risk of remobilization due to water level fluctuations. To examine if riparian wetlands are a source of mercury to fish, 174 yellow perch (<i>Perca flavescens</i&...

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Main Authors: Autumn Osgood, Evie S. Brahmstedt, Matthew J.S. Windle, Thomas M. Holsen, Michael R. Twiss
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/1/70