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Analysis of mercury species in fish for local consumption as well as the study of causes of higher toxic levels
Dutch title: De analyse van kwikderivaten in vissen die voor lokale consumptie gevangen worden alsook het achterhalen van de oorzaak van hogere, toxische niveau's
Funder identifier: P101/2962210603 (Other contract id)
Period: January 1996 till December 1996
Status: Completed
  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel; Faculteit Wetenschappen & Bio-ingenieurswetenschappen; Vakgroep Chemie; Analytical, Environmental and Geochemistry (AMGC), more
The aim of the analysis of mercury species in fish of the North Sea, the Scheldt estuary and river is to determine the quality as well as the expected quality where inputs remain unchanged or when they decrease. The mechanism responsible for the bioaccumulation of mercury in these systems shall be investigated.