2003 Morrissey Tuna Mercury Study
Posted on Thursday, March 6, 2014
The mercury content in fish has been shown to vary widely depending on factors such as fish species, size, place in the food chain, and location of habitat. Additionally, little data have been published regarding mercury content in albacore tuna caught off the Pacific Coast of the United States. The purpose of this study was to undertake a more thorough analysis of mercury in a specific species of tuna captured in the Pacific troll-caught fishery.
Mercury Content Study
Posted Thursday, March 6, 2014
Pacific albacore tuna during the 2006 season (July to October) were tested for total mercury concentration. The study mimicked a study completed during the 2003 season. Concerns of mercury concentrations in seafood has led to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommending pregnant women, women of child-bearing age, and young children avoid certain seafood.
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