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This study focused on the quantification of mercury in the blood of gull chicks from natural and urban breeding colonies. We investigated whether trophic ecology, age, or nest-related effects had explained mercury concentrations in these distinct environments. As mercury is reputable for its toxicity to biota, we have carried out a risk evaluation for each population of gull chicks.

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This page is a summary of: Mercury contamination in gull chicks raised in natural vs. urban habitats, Marine Pollution Bulletin, October 2025, Elsevier,
DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.118317.
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