Legacy of Past Mining Activity Affecting the Present Distribution of Dissolved and Particulate Mercury and Methylmercury in an Estuarine Environment (Nalón River, Northern Spain)

At the Nalón River estuary (Asturias, Northern Spain), the occurrence of Hg is due to historical mining activity which has resulted in environmental issues of great concern. Although several studies have investigated the sediment compartment regarding Hg contamination, no information is currently av...

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Main Authors: Elena Pavoni, Efren García-Ordiales, Stefano Covelli, Pablo Cienfuegos, Nieves Roqueñí
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/10/4396