| Impact ID | 5573 |
| Impact Type | Human Health |
| Study Type | Anecdotal |
| Study Location | N/A |
| Impact Description | Round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) invasion in the Baltic Sea has caused bioaccumulation of sediment toxins and biomagnification of toxic substances in aquatic food chain. Both the round goby and its predators are consumed by humans, posing a threat to human health. Risk is elevated due to round goby contamination tolerance. |
| Reference | 39731 |
| Great Lakes Region | No |
| Cost | |
| Location | Baltic Sea |
