Exposure to methylmercury (MeHg) can result in detrimental health effects in wildlife. With
advances in ecological indicators and analytical techniques for measurement of MeHg in a …

The fate and transportation of mercury in the marine environment are driven by a
combination of anthropogenic atmospheric and aquatic sources, as well as natural …

Many oil and gas fields are nearing production cessation and will require decommissioning,
with the preferred method being complete infrastructure removal in most jurisdictions …

Marine mammals are more exposed to mercury (Hg) than any others animals in the world.
As many trace elements, Hg it is able to impair the brain function, which could be a cause of …

Whales accumulate mercury (Hg), but do not seem to show immediate evidence of toxic
effects. Analysis of different tissues (liver, kidney, muscle) and biofluids (blood, milk) from a …

Although the molecular mechanisms underlying methylmercury toxicity are not entirely
understood, the observed neurotoxicity in early-life is attributed to the covalent binding of …

The endangered Australian sea lion, Neophoca cinerea, faces ongoing population decline.
Identification of key threats to N. cinerea population recovery, including disease and …

Subsea pipelines carrying well fluids from hydrocarbon fields accumulate mercury. If the
pipelines (after cleaning and flushing) are abandoned in situ, their degradation may release …

Methylmercury (MeHg) is a central nervous system toxicant and exposures can adversely
affect the health of marine mammals. Mercuric selenide (HgSe) in marine mammal tissues is …

The Antarctic is particularly sensitive to mercury (Hg) pollution and even low levels of Hg
may cause significant damage in this fragile environment. The aim of this study was to …