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The lenses of fishes' eyes record their lifetime exposure to toxic mercury, new research finds

  • Written by Roxanne Razavi, Assistant Professor of Environmental Biology, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
The lenses of fishes' eyes record their lifetime exposure to toxic mercury, new research findsWhen fish like this netted cod are exposed to mercury, it accumulates in certain organs, including the lenses of their eyes.Yvette Heimbrand, CC BY-ND

Mercury pollution is a global threat to human health, especially to unborn babies and young children. Exposure to methylmercury, a type that forms when mercury washes into lakes and streams, can harm...

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