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Biogeochemical controls on methylmercury distribution in a subtropical wetland ecosystem
Marine Pollution Bulletin ( IF 5.3 ) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 , DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116894 Shaoyi Wang 1 , Martin Tsz-Ki Tsui 1 , Jiying Li 2 , Ke Pan 3
Marine Pollution Bulletin ( IF 5.3 ) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 , DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116894 Shaoyi Wang 1 , Martin Tsz-Ki Tsui 1 , Jiying Li 2 , Ke Pan 3
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Wetlands are widely regarded as biogeochemical hotspots of mercury methylation but little is known regarding such roles of mangrove forests. Here, we examined the detailed depth profile of mercury, methylmercury, and organic matter in surface sediments within an estuarine pond at Mai Po Nature Reserve in Hong Kong, China. There is a progressive enrichment of organic matter in sites closer to mangrove forests, and methylmercury showed a significantly positive correlation with organic matter content (p < 0.001). Methylmercury in sediments is significantly (p < 0.05) higher in the summertime when the temperature is elevated but salinity is reduced. Further, sediments at or near the mangrove forest have lower carbon to nitrogen ratio, which may imply more labile organic matter in these organic-rich sediments that can promote microbial mercury methylation. In summary, mangrove forests can enhance net methylmercury production and increase the risk to the migratory birds overwintering in this internationally important wetland.
更新日期：2024-08-28
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