What is the Role of Marine Organisms in Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification?
Marine organisms are key players in the processes of bioaccumulation and biomagnification. Bioaccumulation refers to the buildup of toxins in an organism over time, while biomagnification describes the increase in toxin concentration as it moves up the food chain. Many marine species, such as shellfish and predatory fish, can accumulate high levels of toxins like mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), posing risks to human consumers.
