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How much mercury is in skipjack tuna?

Asked: Curt Bell, Last Updated:

Levels in Different Species

SpeciesMercury in ppmMercury (in mcg) per 3 ounces (85 grams)
Skipjack tuna (fresh or frozen)0.14412.24
Albacore tuna (canned)0.35029.75
Yellowfin tuna (fresh or frozen)0.35430.09
Albacore tuna (fresh or frozen)0.35830.43

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    Filefish grow to around 24 inches and are very popular in China and Korea as a food fish; here in Florida it is not targeted as a sport fish but can make a great meal for the adventurous pallet although only the unicorn filefish is to only species of filefish allowed to take for consumption.

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