Study calls for universal method of measuring mercury in fish

Study calls for universal method of measuring mercury in fish

Source: macaubusiness

9/21/2020

A study led by a researcher from the University of Coimbra has concluded that there is a lack of universal methodology to assess the level of mercury present in fish and seafood that the body can digest.

The study, published in the journal “Marine Pollution Bulletin”, pointed to “the need to create a universal methodology to estimate the bioaccessibility of mercury (Hg), a toxic heavy metal”, in fish and seafood species, the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra (FCTUC), said on Monday in a press release sent to Lusa.

Bioaccessibility “translates into what the human body can absorb from the food” it ingests, and is a relevant tool to determine the maximum values of contaminants that can be consumed throughout life without risk to health.

“In very low concentrations, mercury does not represent a danger to human health, but its long-term accumulation can have harmful effects,” the university said.

Continue...

News Id		Source	Stamp	country
176	Giant Fish Thought to Be Extinct Is Spotted in the Mekong River	Associated Press	2024-10-22	CO
177	The tilapia hatchery that runs in the family	thefishsite	2024-08-28	EG
178	Puffer has lived 2 lifetimes at Everett library	heraldnet	2024-10-28	US
179	Record-breaking Black Buffalo fish caught in Stockton Lake	khqa	2024-10-18	US
180	Роскосмос отслеживает загрязнение реки Ямуна в Индии	hightech.fm	2024-10-25	RU
181	Nick Lindner talks ice fishing, career ahead of F-M Walleyes Unlimited talk	echopress	2024-10-16	CA
182	How the invasive spiny water flea spread across Canada, and what we can do about it	theconversation	2024-10-16	CA
183	Fishermen save fish from surprising, painful situation	thenewstribune	2024-10-17	US
184	US scientists explore hidden hydrogen treasure 5,000 feet below Lake Superior	Interesting Engineering	2024-10-17	US
185	Canadaway Creek brook trout stocking is Saturday	observertoday	2024-10-16	US
186	Canada proposes pilot project for Maritimes elver fishery	undercurrentnews	2024-10-16	CA
187	Fly fishing is gaining in popularity for married couples and hikers	campbellrivermirror	2024-10-16	DE
188	How climate change threat is being tackled by Scotlands salmon farmers	scotsman	2024-10-01	UK
189	Oyster farmers find northernmost blue angelfish ever reported off the coast of Cape Cod	boston	2024-10-02	US
190	Fish firm filmed burying salmon on Scottish island beach illegally	thenational	2024-10-03	UK
191	Giant floating wind farms could destroy fishing industry	stv	2024-10-03	UK
192	Dozens of fish died near the Kensington mine.	juneauempire	2024-10-04	US
193	Some fish relocated as Cabrillo Aquarium in San Pedro launches major $7 million upgrade	Daily Breeze	2024-09-30	US
194	From computers to catfish: scaling a RAS in Kenya	thefishsite	2024-10-11	KE
195	Tiny Fish makes innovation award shortlist	thefishsite	2024-10-11	UK
196	Grand opening event being held for new Provo River delta	einnews	2024-10-15	US
197	Late-season fishing is beyond expectations	observertoday	2024-10-12	US
198	LA Moviegoers to Get a Message From Joaquin Phoenix Condemning Cruelty to Fish	peta.org	2024-10-01	US
199	Hood Canal salmon run sees booming recovery as fish face extinction	The Seattle Times	2024-10-03	US
200	Against All Odds, the Dams Fell.	thestoryexchange	2024-09-30	US