December, 2008 Releases and Features

NC State Develops Model to Predict Hot Spots for Mercury Levels in Fish

Posted: December 1, 2008
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Mercury levels in fish are prompting widespread consumption advisories and uncertainty among consumers over which species are safe to eat. Now researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a model that will help scientists and regulators around the country predict which areas are likely to have fish with high mercury levels – a breakthrough that should help officials address public uncertainty by developing health advisories for specific water bodies and fish species. Continue Reading »

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