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Committee on the Toxicological Effects of Methylmercury, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, National Research Council 

Mercury is widespread in our environment. Methylmercury, one organic form of mercury, can accumulate up the aquatic food chain and lead to high concentrations in predatory fish. 

When consumed by humans, contaminated fish represent a public health risk.

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