Hydrothermal sulphur bacteria enhance mercury availability for coastal marine organisms
E. Ruiz, T. Lacoue-Labarthe, M. Brault-Favrou, P.-Y. Pascal
The paper assesses mercury concentrations in sediments, bacteria, and marine organisms from a geothermal site and a control site, finding higher mercury levels at the geothermal site, suggesting bacterial mats enhance mercury transfer.
bioRxiv · Apr 26, 2022 · PreprintEcology