Mercury Pollution : Science World Report

Jan 28, 2016 10:50 AM EST

Toxic Pollutants Found In Fish Across The World's Oceans

Researchers found that fish populations across the world's oceans are contaminated with industrial and agricultural pollutants, which are known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

Jan 18, 2016 02:09 PM EST

Man-Made Mercury Emissions Declined Between 1990-2010, Study Reveals

Researchers found that global mercury emissions from man made sources has declined by 30 percent in 20 years (1990-2010).

Dec 04, 2015 05:38 PM EST

Mercury Levels in Dolphins Linked to Exposure in Humans

It turns out that levels of mercury in dolphins are linked to exposure in humans. Scientists have found that consuming locally caught seafood may cause some major issues for humans.

Oct 23, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Orange Peels May Clean Up the Ocean by Soaking Up Mercury

Scientists have created a material out of industrial waste and orange peel that may be able to cheaply and effectively remove mercury from ocean water.

Sep 09, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

Toxic Mercury in California Coastal Waters May be from Sea Lions and Elephant Seals

Mercury pollution in California may be coming from a surprising source: elephant seals. Scientists have found that molting elephant seals actually shed considerable amounts of mercury into coastal waters.

Aug 26, 2015 07:54 AM EDT

Mercury is Polluting the Grand Canyon: Metals Found in Fish and Plants

The Grand Canyon may actually be contaminated with mercury. Researchers have found fish in the Glen Canyon Dam actually have higher levels of mercury.

Jun 30, 2015 10:33 AM EDT

Mercury Pollution Increased Drastically Over the 20th Century

Mercury pollution has increased drastically over the 20th century. Scientists have studied a 600-year-old ice core and have found that global mercury levels have increased in the atmosphere quickly in the modern era.