methylmercury

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Her research shows that sea otters can accumulate high levels of methylmercury, a toxic form of mercury.

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"Methylmercury accumulation can cause a suite of problems related to reproduction, body condition, and behavioral abnormalities," Bailey explains.

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Exposure studies usually test for methylmercury, a powerful neurotoxin formed when bacteria, in this case in rivers, metabolize inorganic mercury.

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So, researchers set out to determine whether lower atmospheric emissions resulted in lower concentrations of mercury in the oceans, specifically the methylmercury found in food sources that sit at the top of the food chain like tuna.

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But this protein-rich fish can build up high levels of methylmercury from feeding on contaminated prey, like smaller fish or crustaceans.

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