Mercury levels spike in Svalbard polar bears
Published: Jun 27, 2020
Abstract:
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus)-classified as a marine mammal, roam the arctic sheets and swim in the region’s coastal waters. As these bears depend on sea ice for their existence and are directly impacted by global warming and climate change, it makes them a significant indicator species (Ramsay M., 1998). Polar bears are also on the […]
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