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Toxic tides: Centuries-old mercury is flooding the arctic food chain

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New Danish research reveals ocean currents as a major source of mercury contamination in the Arctic .

Mercury released into the atmosphere from sources like coal combustion and gold mining can remain airborne for about a year .

Once it enters the ocean, it can persist for over 300 years .

This means that even with current emission reductions, the Arctic may continue to experience elevated mercury levels.

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