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projects > bacterial demethylation of methylmercury in the south florida ecosystem

Bacterial demethylation of methylmercury in the South Florida Ecosystem

photo of scientist holding samples Project Investigators: Ronald Oremland and Mark Marvin-DiPasquale

Project Start Date: 1995 End Date: 1999


Summary
Our work focus is on the microbiological and geochemical processes that control CH3Hg+ degradation in Everglades peat sediment.
The objective of this research is to provide ecosystem managers with CH3Hg+ degradation rate data from a number of study sites that represent a diversity of hydrologic and nutrient regimes common to the Everglades. Further, our focus is on better understanding the microbial and geochemical controls regulating CH3Hg+ degradation. At present, little is known regarding the specific factors influencing this process in natural systems.

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