SSF-Svalbard Science Forum
Mercury dynamics in Svalbard terrestrial ecosystems, RiS ID 11828.
Frozen Arctic soils have been found to store large amounts of mercury (Hg), a highly toxic metal. As the permafrost is thawing due to climate change, it is suggested that this mercury could release from the soil, potentially becoming available to the terrestrial food web. Methylated mercury (MeHg...