This video explores the water challenges faced by the island of Skiathos, particularly in terms of water quality. The drinking water on the island is unsafe due to contamination from mercury and excess salinity. Cinnabar, a mineral present in the Earth's crust in Skiathos' aquifer, is the source of the natural mercury contamination. The author presents a study investigating the potential for mercury contamination in coastal regions and concludes by outlining the scientific methods used in the study.
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Author: Alexandra Spyropoulou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
