Accumulation of mercury in muscle of orange-spotted spinefoot (Siganus guttatus Bloch, 1787) by age and season in the coastal Quang Binh

Abstract

Orange-spotted spinefoot (Siganus guttatus) is not only a fish with high economic value, rich in nutrients, but also popular with people for consumption. This research was carried out from November 2021 to May 2022, in the coastal and estuaries of Quang Binh province. A total of 60 samples of orange-spotted spinefoot were collected by age group, wet season, and dry season to analyse the accumulation of mercury (Hg) in their muscles...