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The Minamata Convention
The OSPAR
Convention
Einar Sletten Professor at chemical institute
Einar Sletten Report on potential mercury damage from U-864
Fact report:
Mercury in aquatic environment
Allows surveys for submarine wreckage
Surveys at the wreck of the submarine U-864
Costal Adm. is responsible for U-864
ROV Method, Costal Adm.
EDUCATIONAL & DOCUMENTATION
The Global Mercury Scandal Organization would like to educate the world on the fatal consequences of mercury poisoning and the specific case in Norway with the U-864. We will use this page to share information and it will be updated continuously. If there is some information you feel is missing, please contact us at u864@globalmercuryscandal.org
To maintain credibility it is important for us that we can refer to sources and specific documentation. In the column to the left we will publish documentation that can be downloaded. We are trying our best to translate all documentation to English for global distribution.
MERCURY FACTS
Chemical element
Symbol: Hg
Atomic number: 80
The symbol Hg that mercury is known by comes from its Greek name, hydrargyrum, which means "liquid silver" — to reflect its shiny surface. The element is also known as quicksilver for its mobility
Mercury poisoning can result from exposure to water-soluble forms of mercury (such as mercuric chloride or methylmercury), by inhalation of mercury vapor, or by ingesting any form of mercury.
MINAMATA DISEASE
Minamata disease is a
neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning. Symptoms include ataxia,
numbness in the hands and feet, general muscle weakness, loss of peripheral vision, and damage to hearing and speech. In extreme cases, insanity, paralysis, coma, and death follow within weeks of the onset of symptoms. A congenital form of the disease can also affect
fetuses in the womb.
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