PhysOrg Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Mercury exposure is related to a 10 percent decrease in nest survival in two tidal marsh songbird species surveyed in four states, from Maine to New Jersey, according to a new University of Maine-led study. These species have been experiencing sharp declines in this region due to sea level rise-related habitat loss and, therefore, mercury may exacerbate known climate change-driven population declines.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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