Researchers Find Mercury in Fish From Guanabara Bay

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Guanabara Bay, one of the most important coastal bays in Brazil, is characterized by its strong biodiversity, capable of harboring different ecosystems such as mangroves, flooded forests, rivers, and ocean waters. Among the diverse fish and many other species that call the estuary home, the bay also stands out as the main source of livelihood for many families living around it. However, one factor has generated concern for researchers at the Fed…

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A research by the Federal Fluminese University (UFF) identified the presence of mercury in fish from the Baía de Guanabara in Rio de Janeiro, and evaluated the risks to the health of fishermen and residents who have fish as the main source of protein. The study analysed eight species of fish and samples of hair of fishermen's colonies in Magé, Itaborí, cities of the metropolitan region, and on the island of Governor, district of Rio de Janeiro. …