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Mercury contents in relation to biometrics and proximal composition and nutritional levels of fish eaten from the Western Mediterranean Sea (Almería bay)
2018
Sánchez-Muros, M.J. | Morote, E. | Gil, C. | Ramos-Miras, J.J. | Torrijos, M. | Rodríguez Martin, J.A.
Total liver and muscle mercury, and muscular composition, biometrics and trophic levels, were determined in four species (Mullus surmuletus, Merluccius merluccius, Auxis rochei and Scomber japonicus) of the Mediterranean Sea (Almería Bay, Spain). Mercury levels did not exceed the maximum residue limit, and M. merluccius obtained the highest level in muscle. Considerable variations in Hg content among individuals were observed in non-gregarious species. A positive correlation between Hg and trophic level or length was found in muscle, but not in liver. Organs (liver or muscle) with major Hg accumulation depend on species; muscle in M. merluccius and liver in S. japonicus. The results indicate that Hg levels in fish depend on intra- and interspecies factors that should be taken into account in systems to monitor Hg levels.
Show more [+] Less [-]Baseline concentration of Polonium-210 (210Po) in tuna fish
2016
Khan, M Feroz | Wesley, S Godwin
Several species of tuna fish were analyzed for 210Po content in their edible muscle tissues. This study was carried out as a part of baseline data generation around a large nuclear power plant situated at Kudankulam, southeast coast of India. The concentration of 210Po in the muscle tissue ranged from 40.9±5.2 to 92.5±7.9Bq/kg of fresh fish, and the highest activity was recorded for the tuna Euthynnus affinis and the lowest for Auxis thazard. The committed effective dose to the local residents was calculated to be 62.7–141.8μSvyear−1.
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