swordfish question

From: Angela Thornton (indyattic@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Nov 21 2005 - 19:28:01 PST

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    I have seen some conflicting information regarding the
    reproductive age of swordfish and am hoping for
    accurate information or at least a consensus.

    Is there a size of swordfish that has reached sexual
    maturity and is still likely to test below 1ppm for
    mercury?

    The fish that I have seen tested the most have been
    out of the Caribbean and Pacific coast of South
    America. Most of the time if these fish are under 120
    lbs. (H & G) they will test under 1 ppm.
    Do you think that fish this size will likely have
    reproduced yet?
    Will fish from the Atlantic and Asian Pacific water
    test similarly for mercury?

    Thanks,

    Angela Thornton

    "It's the plumber. He's come to fix the sink."

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