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Assessment of Mercury Concentration and Food Composition in
Carangidae fish from landing port, Pulau Kambing in Kuala Terengganu
Puteri Noor Aziera binti Ariffin
Supervisor: Dr Mok Wen Jye
Bachelor of Applied Science (Fisheries)
School of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences
Four different species from family Carangidae which is Selar boops, Selar
crumenopthalmus, Seriolina nigrofasciata and Selaroides leptolepis was taken from
landing port Pulau Kambing Kuala Terengganu. Each species have 10 sample to
compare their (Hg) mercury concentration in the muscle and their food content. The
objective was to determine the food composition and mercury level in fish muscle.
And also want to determine the length of the fish will affect the mercury concentration.
Direct mercury analyzer (MA3000) was used to analysis the value of Hg concentration
in the present muscle and food composition at range 10-20 mg in parts per million
(ppm). Overall the mercury concentration in muscle and food composition for each
species is low. The permitted level of Malaysia and JECFA guideline value at 0.5mg/kg
methylmercury in fish was achieved and the fish from family Carangidae is safe to
consume.
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