Expected effects of climate change on bioaccumulation of methylmercury in the Great Lakes Region

Sandheinrich M and Rolfhus K. 2010. Expected effects of climate change on bioaccumulation of methylmercury in the Great Lakes Region. Pages 46. In Western Great Lakes Research Conference. St. Paul, Minnesota. March 16-17, 2010. University of Minnesota. St. Paul, Minnesota

Predicted changes in climate (anthropogenic warming of the atmosphere) will likely increase the bioaccumulation of methylmercury. Increased levels may be deleterious to the health of some populations of fish and wildlife within the Great Lakes region.

Type
Conference Proceeding Paper
Authors
Sandheinrich, Mark; Rolfhus, Kristofer
Units
INDU , PIRO , VOYA
Keywords
Bacteria, Climate Change, Fish, Great Lakes, Legion Lake, Mercury, methylmercury, Temperature, Wildlife

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