An integrated geochemical and explainable machine learning framework for mercury dynamics and risk assessment in the Musa Estuary.
Mercury (Hg) contamination in estuarine environments is of increasing concern because of its persistence, transformation into methylmercury (MeHg), and potential ecological and human health impacts. This study investigated the distribution, environmental controls, and health risks of Hg and MeHg in 41 surface sediment...