University of Maine: Mercury Exposure in Tidal Marshes Affecting Breeding Success of Two Sparrow Species
December 08, 2021
December 08, 2021
ORONO, Maine, Dec. 8 (TNSJou) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release:
Mercury exposure is related to a 10% decrease in nest survival in two tidal marsh songbird species surveyed in four states, from Maine to New Jersey, according to a new University of Maine-led study. These species have been experiencing sharp declines in this region due to sea level rise-related habitat loss and, therefore, mercury may exacerbate known climate change-driven population decline . . .
Mercury exposure is related to a 10% decrease in nest survival in two tidal marsh songbird species surveyed in four states, from Maine to New Jersey, according to a new University of Maine-led study. These species have been experiencing sharp declines in this region due to sea level rise-related habitat loss and, therefore, mercury may exacerbate known climate change-driven population decline . . .