Publications by authors named "Jenna K R Nelson"
Sci Total Environ
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Zebra mussels are invasive species that can change aquatic ecosystems and food webs, potentially increasing mercury levels in fish, yet their impact in inland lakes hadn't been previously studied.
- In Minnesota lakes with zebra mussels, adult walleye and yellow perch showed mercury levels 72% and 157% higher, respectively, compared to lakes without them, with young fish also having elevated mercury concentrations.
- These higher mercury levels in invaded lakes raise concerns for fisheries management and human health, especially since many walleye exceeded safe consumption thresholds more frequently than in uninvaded lakes.
