Mercury content in fish caught in the Northern Dvina below a pulp and paper mill
... the formation of bioavailable mercury. Thus, even background mercury concentrations can pose a danger to aquatic organisms. The Northern Dvina River attracts particular attention regarding mercury pollution due to the presence of pulp and paper mills in the area. These mills have historically utilised mercury in their production processes.
This study aims to analyse the mercury content in commercially important fish species living in the mouth of the Northern Dvina River. The content and ...
