Mercury in the environment
Mercury is changed to methylmercury
in moist environments
which bioaccumulates
in fish
Once in the environment, mercury constantly cycles through the air, soil, water, and biota. It is slowly removed from the environment.

It is important to note that mercury can be changed to methylmercury in moist environments.

Methylmercury bioaccumulates in the food chain.

Methylmercury in fish is an important component of man’s exposure to mercury.