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An invasive species of algae could be behind rising mercury levels in the food chain

By Kelly Kenoyer
Published July 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM MDT

Researchers are looking at an invasive species of algae along the Atlantic coast as a possible reason for mercury in the food chain.

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