The Minamata Bay Mercury Poisoning - 1951-1968

Between 1951 and 1968, a chemical factory dumped extreme amounts of mercury into Minamata Bay, a small town in south east Japan, poisoning fish and devastating the lives of those who relied on them for food.

Over 1,500 people died, thousands were left disabled, including many unborn babies, and millions were exposed to toxic mercury levels.

Join us as we learn why the incident remains a symbol of the need for stringent environmental regulations to prevent industrial pollution and protect public health.