NOAA Fisheries

Office of Sustainable Fisheries

NSIL Risk Assessment Activities - Mercury in Fish

Hot Topics Synoptic Survey: Mercury in Recreational Finfish of Gulf of Mexico Mercury/Selenium/ Omega-3 Study (ALSPAC) Methylmercury in Gulf of Mexico Seafood Choices: Bal-ancing Benefits & Risks   Current Activities Conducting a Synoptic Survey on total mercury and selenium ratios in recreational and commercial fish in the Gulf of Mexico Refining mercury analyses in fish using the latest state-of-the-art analytical equipment and methodologies Working with various Marine Fisheries Commissions on mercury surveys and monitoring strategy development Working with national and international universities investigating the mitigating effects of selenium on mercury toxicity Previous Activities Participated in: National Academy of Science Review of conflicting research findings Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission development of mercury research and monitoring proposal EPA’s Gulf of Mexico Program Public Health Forum on Mercury in Fish EPA persistent bioaccumulative toxic workshops White House Interagency Working Group on Mercury in Fish