Mercury in Fish Tissue (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Mercury in Fish Tissue

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The researchers examined largemouth bass and bluegill from freshwater lakes. The species were chosen because they are commonly caught and eaten by recreational anglers, and because they represent different places in the food chain. Mercury is a bioaccumulative toxin that builds up in animal tissues -- including fish -- and can pose public health problems related to fish consumption.

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Dana Sackett, North Carolina State University

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