James Brady+FollowPorpoises Are Warning Us About MercuryScientists just found UK porpoises with record-high mercury in their livers—almost double what it was in the 90s! The more mercury, the more likely these dolphin cousins are to die from disease. It’s not just bad news for them: what’s happening to porpoises could be a red flag for our own seafood. Mercury in the ocean is rising thanks to pollution, and it’s working its way up the food chain. Time to rethink what we’re putting in the water (and on our plates). #Science #OceanHealth #MercuryPoisoning10Share
