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Mercury content of shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) reared in a wastewater-seawater aquacultural system

Journal Article · · Prog. Fish-Cult.; (United States)
Penaeus vannamei were reared in two ponds, one receiving 10% wastewater in seawater and no feed, and the other receiving only seawater and a prepared commercial feed. The pond receiving the wastewater had significantly more mercury in the sediment, yet shrimp in this pond did not accumulate significant amounts of the mercury in their edible tissue.
Research Organization:
Harbor Branch Foundation, Fort Pierce, FL
OSTI ID:
6486030
Journal Information:
Prog. Fish-Cult.; (United States), Journal Name: Prog. Fish-Cult.; (United States) Vol. 48:4; ISSN PFCUA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English