Mercury concentrations in museum specimens of tuna and swordfish

Journal Article · Fri Mar 10 00:00:00 EST 1972 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.175.4026.1121· OSTI ID:6184900

Miller, G E; Grant, P M; Kishore, R; Steinkruger, F J; Rowland, F S; Guinn, V P

The mercury levels of museum specimens of seven tuna caught 62 to 93 years ago and a swordfish caught 25 years ago have been determined by instrumental neutron activation analysis. These levels are in the same range as those found in specimens caught recently.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, Irvine, CA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6184900
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Vol. 175
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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