Mercury in the Southern Hemisphere and Tropics Over the last two decades, the cycle of mercury between the atmosphere, terrestrial and aquatic systems has received abundant attention in the Northern Hemisphere. In contrast, our understanding
Palaeoecological research in Timor-Leste to unveil deep-time dynamics of the biogeochemical cycle of mercury in the tropics
Rainfall is the most significant component of current climate variability in the tropics around Timor-Leste and is associated with the Monsoon, the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and the El Niño. A critical question on understanding
The biogeochemical cycle of mercury in Australia: fieldwork in the remote peatlands of Barrington Tops National Park, NSW
Biogeochemical cycles are the backbone of Earth system science. Mercury Australia is conducting research to understand how human activities have changed the natural biogeochemical cycle of mercury (Hg) in Australia. The goal of this study
Launch of Mercury Australia – March 2019
Mercury Australia Launch at the Australian National University on the 28th March 2019. List of speakers: Dr Larissa Schneider, Mercury Australia Convener, The Australian National University. Associate Professor Darren Sinclair, Mercury Australia Convener, University of
Trouble for turtles?
Figure 1 – Flatback sea turtle nesting in Thevenard Island. Carapace and skin samples were collected after females nested, when they were on their way back to the ocean. Researchers from the ANU and the Department of
Mercury contamination and coal fired power stations: is there a link?
From wine tasting to magnificent recreational activities, the Hunter Valley region in Australia is known for its beautiful landscapes. In the centre of this iconic region, coal mining and power stations are changing the environmental
Mercury in Lake Burley Griffin?
On Monday 12 February 2018, the summer ENVS2020/6020 hydrology students set out for Captains Flat: a small town in the Southern Tablelands of rural New South Wales. The aim of the field class was to
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