| Impact ID | 2361 |
| Impact Type | Disease/Parasites/Toxicity |
| Study Type | Experimental |
| Study Location | Laboratory |
| Impact Description | As Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu) continue to consume Neogobius melanostomus and their growth rates continue to increase, their Mercury (Hg) concentrations also may continue to increase, potentially increasing Hg contamination to humans consuming this important sport fish. |
| Reference | 24186 |
| Great Lakes Region | Yes |
| Cost | |
| Location | Lake Erie |
