High concentrations of mercury, a neurotoxin that can damage developing brains in fetuses, are found in some kinds of popular fish such as albacore tuna.
Jul 15th, 2009 | 8 comments | 6,731 Views

High concentrations of mercury, a neurotoxin that can damage developing brains in fetuses, are found in some kinds of popular fish such as albacore tuna.
With nearly three quarters of the world's fish and seafood stocks now fully exploited or overfished, it's increasingly important for consumers to understand how their seafood dinner can contribute to the health -- or degradation -- of the ocean.
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