Elephant Seals Leach Mercury Into Ocean During Molting Season
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The mercury emissions result in significant ocean contamination.
The mercury emissions result in significant ocean contamination.
Elephant seals are a top predator in oceans, so they consume high quantities of mercury from their prey. However, during an…
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Scientists say the molted skin of elephant seals is to blame for heightened mercury levels…