Fish, bugs and mercury contamination in small ponds: Why we should worry about aquatic insects and hg contamination
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 21:30
in Biology & Nature
There have been many scientific studies looking at the levels of toxic mercury (Hg) in fish. After all, fish can end up directly on our plate. However, far fewer studies have examined Hg levels in aquatic insects. This is a significant oversight because aquatic insects are an important source of Hg to fish and even terrestrial wildlife.