Determination of Heavy Metal Content (Cd, As) in Fish Widely Consumed in East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
South China Sea is an important source of marine fishes used as food to the population in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia (Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang). Recent fast pace of development contributed to the pollution to the marine ecosystem as well as marine fishes in this area. In this st...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
2009
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/57460/ http://eprints.usm.my/57460/1/PROF%20MADYA%20SHARIZA%20ABDUL%20RAZAK.pdf |
| Summary: | South China Sea is an important source of marine fishes used as food to the
population in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia (Kelantan, Terengganu and
Pahang). Recent fast pace of development contributed to the pollution to the
marine ecosystem as well as marine fishes in this area. In this study, heavy
metals (Cd and As) were analysed in the popular and widely consumed fish
( Selar boops, Rastrellinger branchysoma, Decapterus maruadsi and Sardinella
sirm) by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). The average metal
concentration of Cd ranging from 0.05-6.93 mg/kg and highest concentration
was found in the organ and lowest in the muscle. Concentration of As is in the
range of 0.01-0.07 mg/kg and distributed evenly in muscle, bones and internal
organ (livers). From this study, it might indicate that the fishes are still safe for
consumption but caution must be adhered in order to reduce pollution in this
sea. |
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