Basic Mercury Chemistry in Peatlands with Caroline Pierce

Caroline Pierce is a Ph.D. candidate in the land and atmospheric science program at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. She researches mercury concentrations in peatlands with the SPRUCE lab. Caroline discusses what peatlands are and the importance of mercury studies. Her correlation study relates sulfate to mercury and how increased sulfur pollution could cause higher mercury levels. Learn about how mercury bioaccumulates in aquatic systems and in the fish we eat. 

Check out the links to learn more! 

Caroline's Research Synopsis Video 

SPRUCE Website

SPRUCE Virtual Tour 

MN Climate Change News Article 

MN News Article on Peatland Research