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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Water |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/14/1/70 |