Mercury Concentrations in Lake Ozette Sockeye
Furl C. 2011. Mercury Concentrations in Lake Ozette Sockeye. 11-03-017
During 2010, the Washington State Deaprtment of Ecology analyzed total mercury in Lake Ozette sockeye salmon collected by the Makah Tribe in 2009. Mercury levels in 28 whole body samples ranged from 24 - 50 ug/kg. Levels in 10 fillet samples ranged from 25 - 43 ug/kg. Mercury levels in Lake Ozette sockeye were lower than levels in coho and chinook salmon from the Puget Sound and Columbia River basins. Mercury levels in Lake Ozette sockeye were within the range of levels recorded in Alaska.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Furl, Chad
- Date of Issue
- 2011-03
- Units
- OLYM
- Keywords
- Lake Ozette, Lake Ozette sockeye, Mercury, Ozette River Watershed
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Fishes