Too Much Mercury In Macal Fish

Today, the Ministry of Health and the Department of Environment again warned against the consumption of fish caught in the Macal River because of excess mercury levels.

Last month, a mercury test was done on 3 of the fish species that live in the Macal River, namely: the Bay Snook, Baca, and the Botasi. This test revealed the mercury levels that were as much as 2 a quarter times the recommended mercury levels in the botasi or lup, and even though the tests show a decrease in levels in the bay snook, it is still above the recommended limit.

Finally the Ministry of Health warns that the consumption of mercury can cause significant long-term health issues.