We’re used to hearing about heavy-metal bioaccumulation in aquatic species in a mostly negative light. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “bioaccumulation” is “a process by which ...
Aquatic species are continually exposed to a myriad of organic chemicals through industrial discharges, agricultural runoff, and urbanisation. These chemicals can accumulate in tissues over time—a ...
The pervasive issue of metal pollution has long been a source of concern for wildlife and human health alike. Recent studies have revealed that small mammals, due to their diverse habitats and ...