Abstract
In this study, lead (Pb) levels were investigated in liver and muscle tissues o f Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) caught in the Gulf o f Antalya in May-June 2007. Atomic absorption spectrophoto-meter (AAS) was used to determine lead mean levels in tissues. Lead levels were determined at levels o f maximum 1.10 ppm, minimum 0.20 ppm in liver and maximum 1.18 ppm, minimum 0.18 ppm in muscle tissue. Levels of lead are below the acceptable limits in almost all tissues.
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