Assessment of Potential Health Risks Associated with the Intake of Heavy Metals in Fish Harvested from the Largest Estuary in Colombia.
This examine assesses the potential human well being dangers posed by six heavy metals (Hg, As, Pb, Cd, Cu, and Zn) discovered in 5 of the most consumed fish species (Mugil incilis, Centropomus undecimalis, Cathorops mapale, Eugerres plumieri, and Elops smithi) collected by the riverine inhabitants dwelling in Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta (CGSM), the largest estuary in Colombia. Metal concentrations …