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International Business Times
International Business Times
Science
Juan RESTREPO et Juan BARRETO

Scientists Study Levels Of Toxic Mercury In Antarctic Seals, Whales

A leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) is pictured on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, on January 27, 2024 (Credit: AFP)

A gunshot interrupts the peaceful sleep of a leopard seal, lying nonchalantly on a small piece of ice floating in the shadow of an Antarctic glacier.

Researcher Diego Mojica lowers his rifle.

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