heavy metal contamination in the ocean
"Heavy metal contamination in the ocean refers to the presence and accumulation of high levels of toxic metallic substances, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic, in the marine ecosystem, resulting in negative impacts on marine life and potentially posing risks to human health."
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