Presentation materials
Democratic Republic of Congo has more than 2 500 exploited mining sites which play an important role in the country’s economy. However, mining activities has led to a high presence of heavy metals that are toxic for humans and animals in aquatic systems. Here we assessed the impact of these pollutants on human health. Water samples were collected from various sites along major rivers...
Accelerated permafrost thaw due to a warming climate will impact cycling of contaminants such as mercury (Hg). Permafrost has typically been a sink, where Hg accumulates and is sequestered. However, it could be released with thawing. This is of concern due to the potential accumulation of Hg in country foods. This review synthesizes the results of a variety of studies done in the past 15 years...
The state of Florida in the United States is surrounded by coastal estuaries and lagoons which represent important ecosystems for both native species and human settlements. The Indian River Lagoon (IRL) is one such water ecosystem which stretches for 250km along Florida’s east coast and is home multiple endangered species. Over the past few decades the IRL has been in a state of decline due to...
