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World Data Ocean keeps Hg in one place: one story so far. The section currently leads with “Validated risks of mercury and arsenic in Gulf of California sport fish”. For dolphinfish and striped marlin caught by sport fishers in Cabo San Lucas, the data are clear: mercury and arsenic accumulate in muscle and liver, with striped marlin posing a greater dietary risk. A Global Hub for Ocean Intelligence 4 World Data Ocean is a centralized digital platform where researchers, scientists, and ocean enthusiasts converge to… The list below is every Hg story on World Data Ocean, newest first.

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Validated risks of mercury and arsenic in Gulf of California sport fish

For dolphinfish and striped marlin caught by sport fishers in Cabo San Lucas, the data are clear: mercury and arsenic accumulate in muscle and liver, with striped marlin posing a greater dietary risk. Hazard indices exceeded safe thresholds for most children and nearly half of women of childbearing age. These findings demand continued monitoring. For broader context on metal accumulation in Gulf species, see "Metal Bioaccumulation Patterns Revealed in Gulf of California Fish."