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Mercury levels in albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) and the effects of canning

Creator:

Rasmussen, Rosalee S.

Abstract:

Mercury is a toxic heavy metal released into the environment from both natural and anthropogenic sources. The organic form of mercury is a potent neurotoxin that is especially dangerous to developing nervous systems. Results of recent studies have caused the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis