Toxic Mercury Delights More in Seawater, Study Finds

Monday, June 28, 2010 - 14:42 in Earth & Climate

A new study suggests that mercury in saltwater fish like tuna, mackerel and sharks pose more risks to humans than mercury in freshwater fish. Mercury in seawater is more likely to be present in a toxic form, researcher report in the latest issue of Nature Geoscience.

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