This database is built to show the mercury distribution in various environments and related products in Japan. The information of sampling media, mercury type, sampling region, and sampling time are contained. In this database, you can search and browse by categories, and also enjoy on-demand mercury maps in Japan.
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| Sample Media | Mercury Type | Principal agent | Reference Number | Institute | Reference | Year | Sampling Region | Sampling Area | Sample Type | Unit | Minmum | Maximum | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic water and products | T-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Blue shark (Prionace glauca) | mg/kg | 0.3 | 2.5 | 0.74 | |
| Aquatic water and products | T-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Akaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) | mg/kg | 0.01 | 0.32 | 0.06 | |
| Aquatic water and products | T-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) | mg/kg | 0.02 | 0.2 | 0.09 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) | mg/kg | 0.04 | 1.2 | 0.23 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis), (wild) | mg/kg | 0.26 | 1.8 | 0.6 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis), (farmed) | mg/kg | 0.12 | 1.7 | 0.42 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Albacore (Thunnus alalunga) | mg/kg | 0.15 | 1.1 | 0.44 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Southern blufin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), (Wild) | mg/kg | 0.26 | 2.9 | 0.69 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Southern blufin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii), (farmed) | mg/kg | 0.08 | 0.43 | 0.27 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) | mg/kg | 0.16 | 2 | 0.55 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Indo-Pacfic blue marlin (Makaira mazara) | mg/kg | 0.03 | 1.1 | 0.25 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Striped marlin (Kajikia audax) | mg/kg | 0.06 | 1.2 | 0.33 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) | mg/kg | 0.04 | 2.8 | 1.1 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) | mg/kg | <0.01 | 0.35 | 0.13 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Splendid alfonsino (Beryx splendens) | mg/kg | 0.07 | 2.2 | 0.65 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Blue shark (Prionace glauca) | mg/kg | 0.25 | 2.2 | 0.66 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Akaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) | mg/kg | 0.01 | 0.28 | 0.05 | |
| Aquatic water and products | Me-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2007 2008 2009 2010 | Others | Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) | mg/kg | 0.02 | 0.19 | 0.08 | |
| Food | T-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 | Others | Rice | mg/kg | <0.001 | 0.013 | 0.003 | |
| Food | T-Hg | The central government | R20 | MAFF (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries) | Data Collection of the Survey Results on Hazardous Chemical Substances (2003-2010) | 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 | Others | Wheat | mg/kg | <0.001 | 0.001 | 0.0006 |
