Methylmercury in marine fish from Malaysian waters and its relationship to total mercury content.

The study evaluated methylmercury concentrations, the methylmercury to total mercury ratio (%MeHg) and their correlations in ten fish species from different trophic levels. Methylmercury levels in fish studied were in the range of 0.007 to 0.914 µg g−1 wet wt. Muscle tissue of predatory fish contain...

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Main Authors: Hajeb, Parvaneh, Selamat, Jinap, Abu Bakar, Fatimah, Bakar, Jamilah
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author Hajeb, Parvaneh
Selamat, Jinap
Abu Bakar, Fatimah
Bakar, Jamilah
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Selamat, Jinap
Abu Bakar, Fatimah
Bakar, Jamilah
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description The study evaluated methylmercury concentrations, the methylmercury to total mercury ratio (%MeHg) and their correlations in ten fish species from different trophic levels. Methylmercury levels in fish studied were in the range of 0.007 to 0.914 µg g−1 wet wt. Muscle tissue of predatory fish contained significantly (p < 0.05) higher content of methylmercury than non-predatory fish. The methylmercury to total mercury ratio ranged from 49.1% to 87.5%, with the highest ratio in predatory fish. This ratio was always higher in muscle tissue compared to the liver tissues, indicating tissue-specific binding and accumulation of methylmercury in the muscle. All the fish species showed strong positive correlation between methylmercury and total mercury levels (R 2> 0.86). Except for long tail tuna and short-bodied mackerel, all fish species showed lower methylmercury levels and estimated weekly intake as compared to the maximum values established by US FDA (of 0.5 µg g−1) and by FAO/WHO (1.5 µg kg−1 bodyweight), respectively. This study showed that the percentage of methylmercury is rather high in fish and fish represents the major source of this toxic mercury form to the local population.
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spelling upm-156222015-09-15T01:20:21Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15622/ Methylmercury in marine fish from Malaysian waters and its relationship to total mercury content. Hajeb, Parvaneh Selamat, Jinap Abu Bakar, Fatimah Bakar, Jamilah The study evaluated methylmercury concentrations, the methylmercury to total mercury ratio (%MeHg) and their correlations in ten fish species from different trophic levels. Methylmercury levels in fish studied were in the range of 0.007 to 0.914 µg g−1 wet wt. Muscle tissue of predatory fish contained significantly (p < 0.05) higher content of methylmercury than non-predatory fish. The methylmercury to total mercury ratio ranged from 49.1% to 87.5%, with the highest ratio in predatory fish. This ratio was always higher in muscle tissue compared to the liver tissues, indicating tissue-specific binding and accumulation of methylmercury in the muscle. All the fish species showed strong positive correlation between methylmercury and total mercury levels (R 2> 0.86). Except for long tail tuna and short-bodied mackerel, all fish species showed lower methylmercury levels and estimated weekly intake as compared to the maximum values established by US FDA (of 0.5 µg g−1) and by FAO/WHO (1.5 µg kg−1 bodyweight), respectively. This study showed that the percentage of methylmercury is rather high in fish and fish represents the major source of this toxic mercury form to the local population. Taylor & Francis 2010 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15622/1/Methylmercury%20in%20marine%20fish%20from%20Malaysian%20waters%20and%20its%20relationship%20to%20total%20mercury%20content.pdf Hajeb, Parvaneh and Selamat, Jinap and Abu Bakar, Fatimah and Bakar, Jamilah (2010) Methylmercury in marine fish from Malaysian waters and its relationship to total mercury content. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 90 (10/ August). pp. 812-820. ISSN 0306-7319 Methylmercury 10.1080/03067310903131941 English
spellingShingle Methylmercury
Hajeb, Parvaneh
Selamat, Jinap
Abu Bakar, Fatimah
Bakar, Jamilah
Methylmercury in marine fish from Malaysian waters and its relationship to total mercury content.
title Methylmercury in marine fish from Malaysian waters and its relationship to total mercury content.
title_full Methylmercury in marine fish from Malaysian waters and its relationship to total mercury content.
title_fullStr Methylmercury in marine fish from Malaysian waters and its relationship to total mercury content.
title_full_unstemmed Methylmercury in marine fish from Malaysian waters and its relationship to total mercury content.
title_short Methylmercury in marine fish from Malaysian waters and its relationship to total mercury content.
title_sort methylmercury in marine fish from malaysian waters and its relationship to total mercury content.
topic Methylmercury
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15622/
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