Fish mercury peaks in winter and near spawning, and reduces after growing season, study suggests

ScienceDaily
Jul 5, 2023, 2:58 pm96 pts
Fish consumption has long been associated with numerous health benefits. However, it is also the main dietary source of toxic mercury in humans. A year-round study from a boreal lake shows that mercury concentration in some fishes is significantly higher in winter and near spring spawning and lowest in autumn.

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