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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Stranded dolphin-like mammals found suffering record levels of mercury poisoning

Porpoises are dying from mercury poisoning in UK waters at record rates, scientists have found - (Getty Images)

Porpoises in UK waters are being found with record rates of mercury in their livers, scientists have found.

New research has found that mercury levels in British waters have increased over time, and that animals with higher levels are more likely to die from infectious disease.

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