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The effect of pH on the transformation, transport, and bioaccumulation of mercury are discussed. Through its effect on mercury retention in the water-body, and on the biomass and growth rate of aquatic organisms, low pH leads to higher mercury levels in fish. For a better understanding of mercury turnover and transport, however, greater knowledge concerning re-emission of mercury from both land and water is required.
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- Total Mercury
- Mercury Level
- Snow Sample
- Swedish Institute
- Mercury Deposition
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Jernelöv, A. (1980). The Effects of Acidity on the Uptake of Mercury in Fish. In: Toribara, T.Y., Miller, M.W., Morrow, P.E. (eds) Polluted Rain. Environmental Science Research. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3060-8_10
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