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… Fetuses, new-born babies and children are amongst the most vulnerable and sensitive to the adverse effects of mercury. … occurs mainly through ingestion of fish and other marine species contaminated with methylmercury, its most toxic and … mercury and mercury compounds observed in biotic media and vulnerable populations; reports submitted by Parties; …

… and mysterious, the world’s waters are also delicate and vulnerable. The earth’s oceans and seas need protection by and from the planet’s dominating species. The oceans are thought to have been formed as a … and equipment, sewage, garbage, fumes and invasive exotic species. Dumping is the deliberate disposal of wastes at sea. …

… health, in particular of those who are potentially most vulnerable to the effects, including women and children. …