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Ocean mercury on the increase
Description: A new study suggests mercury levels in the Pacific Ocean are rising. This increase could lead to an increase in the level of mercury in fish. The researchers don't know why mercury levels are rising, but they think the cause is linked to the biological pump in the ocean. [Source: Nature News]
URL: http://www.nature.com/news/2009/090331/full/news.2009.218.html
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Source: Nature News
Publish Date: 3/31/2009
Reading Level: Basic
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