ASFA Subject

Moana

Mercury

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		Areal distribution of marine sediment mercury in the region around Fiji Author(s): Cox, M.E. Year: 1980 Held at: SOPAC ASFA Subject(s): Sediment sampling, Metalliferous sediments, Mercury Control No.: 00004016.nul
		Investigation of contaminants in Pago Harbor, American Samoa; phase one: qualitative study of fish liver condition; phase two: qualitative analysis for lead and mercury in sediments and fish livers from Fagasa Bay and Pago Harbor. Author(s): Fruen, K. Year: 1988 Notes: High School Report Held at: American Samoa; AS-WQ-37; DMWR ASFA Subject(s): Sediment analysis, Pathology, Mercury, Liver, Lead, Heavy metals Identifiers: Fagasa, Pago Pago Harbor, AS Control No.: 00007038.nul
		Mercury concentrations in canned and fresh fish and its accumulation in population of Port Moresby residents Author(s): Kyle.J.H., Ghani, N. Corporate Author: PNG-Dept. of Fish Publisher: U.P.N.G. Year: 1983 Notes: 157-162 Held at: PNG-ST,KY-P545,1983 ASFA Subject(s): Surveys, Public health, Mercury, Food fish, Canned products Control No.: 00010553.nul
		Mercury levels in Fijian seafoods and potential health implications Author(s): Kumar, M., Mosley, L., Aalbersberg, B. Publisher: USP Institute of Applied Science Year: 2004 Notes: Report prepared for the World Health Organization. Held at: USP ASFA Subject(s): Bioaccumulation, Poisonous fish, Epidemiology, Public health, Fish fillets, Canned products, Seafood, Mercury Abstract: Seafoods are a significant part of the diet of most Pacific Islanders. Some types of seafoods, however, can contain very high levels of mercury since it accumulates in the food chain. Large predatory fish such as marlin, swordfish, shark and tuna typically have the highest levels of mercury. This poses health risks when these species are consumed by humans (particularly pregnant women). This study measured the total mercury content in the edible tissues of 200 samples of different types of seafood (whole fish, fish steaks and canned fish) consumed in Fiji. In some of the large predatory species (marlin and swordfish) the mercury content exceeded the FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius guideline of 1 mg/kg. A positive correlation between mercury levels and the length of yellowfin tuna was noted, but not for albacore tuna. Smaller fish, shellfish and canned fish had average levels below the guidelines. Safe consumption levels of the large predatory species are given and further studies are recommended. Control No.: 00013817.nul
		Methylmercury in human hair: a study of a Papua New Guinea population exposed to methylmercury through fish consumption Author(s): Kyle, J.H. Year: 1984 Notes: Archives of environmental health, 37, 266-270, 5 Held at: PNG-TG,KY-P.844,1984 ASFA Subject(s): Fish consumption, Human diseases, Mercury Identifiers: Methylmercury; Hair Control No.: 00010961.nul