Submitted by XComhghall t3_zzpl96 in askscience
Syzygy_Stardust t1_j2ft7f0 wrote
Reply to comment by BrokenImmersion in If fish accumulate mercury in the more toxic, methylmercury form, is it toxic to them? by XComhghall
The opposite. Because we live so long, we have more chances to absorb mercury than short-lived animals, which is worse for us. Obviously living longer is itself usually a preferred state, but it does cause situations like this where health issues arise over long periods of time.
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