Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring was a landmark in the development of the modern environmental movement. Her scientific perspective about the effect of pesticides on the natural world sparked ...
Here, a Galápagos penguin is perched on the molten rock of the Isabela Islands. The authors captured this photo during an 2021 expedition to collect microplastics in the Galápagos Marine Reserve.
A Galápagos penguin is perched on the molten rock of the Isabela Islands. The authors captured this photo during a 2021 expedition to collect microplastics in the Galápagos Marine Reserve.
Abstract: Mercury is a persistent, toxic heavy metal that can bioaccumulate in organisms, causing diseases and other health problems. Wilson’s snipe (Gallinago delicata) feed primarily on aquatic ...