Environmental Studies and Forestry
Mercury contamination is an invisible threat to declining migratory shorebirds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway
Y. Ma, C. Choi, et al.
This innovative study reveals alarming mercury contamination levels in migratory shorebirds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, with over a third of analyzed feathers exceeding toxicity limits. Conducted by Yanju Ma and colleagues, the research found particularly high levels in South China and the Yellow Sea, emphasizing the need for comprehensive biomonitoring of other pollutants affecting these vital species.
~3 min • Beginner • English
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