The path of mercury in the environment

Mercury is a bioaccumulating toxin that can seriously affect human health.

Mercury exists in many forms, insoluble in water and can evaporate relatively easily at room temperature, often used in many types of thermometers, blood pressure meters and some other scientific equipment. In nature, mercury is present in some saltwater and freshwater fish species, especially large fish at the top of the food chain such as swordfish, sea bass, sharks, etc.

Mercury is highly volatile, released into the air, and can be toxic to exposed people, or by rainfall into soil, water, and harm to humans and organisms.

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