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11/21/2024 11:12:50 pm

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Yellowfin Tuna

Rise in Mercury Levels Endanger Yellowfin Tuna

An increase in mercury levels is dangerous because mercury affects the human immune system, brain, heart, lungs and kidney.

US$37,500 Bluefin Tuna

The Most Expensive Tuna Ever in 2015 Fetches US$37,500

The first auction for 2015 at Tokyo's fish market established on Monday a record-breaking price of US$37,500 (4.5 million yen) for a 180-kilogram (400-pound) Pacific bluefin tuna.

Pacific Bluefin Tuna

Sushi Market Pushing Pacific Bluefin Tuna Closer to Extinction

Bluefin tuna is widely targeted by the fishing industry to provide sashimi and sushi products.

Tapeworms

Chinese Man's Love of Sashimi Results In Full-Body Tapeworm Infestation

It is believed the man became infection by eating contaminated sashimi, a Japanese delicacy consisting of raw fish.

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