Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
well suited for use in developing and communicating effec-
tive fi sh advisories, especially for vulnerable populations.
Under current policies, worldwide anthropogenic emissions
of mercury and other pollutants are expected to increase in the
future. As concentrations of environmental mercury approach
concentrations historically observed only following major vol-
canic emissions, protecting vulnerable populations by both
minimizing the risks and promoting the benefi ts of fi sh con-
sumption will become even more important. Although a deeper
understanding of mercury biotransformation, biomagnifi ca-
tion, fate, and transport may be necessary to further research
and to guide future policy decisions, simplifi ed messages—
such as those emphasizing the source, size, and species of fi sh
consumed—may aid in protecting vulnerable populations.
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