Mercury bioaccumulation, human exposure, and fish consumption recommendations regarding mercury intake

Mercury (Hg) is classified as a pollutant of primary importance because of its high degree of toxicity, persistence and bioaccumulative properties, especially in the aquatic environment. It is released from natural and anthropogenic sources, and once in the environment, the inorganic Hg can be conve...

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Main Author: Vieira, Hugo Miguel Coelho da Silva (author)
Format: masterThesis
Language:eng
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10773/14772
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/14772