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[–] MBech@feddit.dk 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Generally, the bigger the fish, the more fish it has had to eat, and the higher murcury concentration.

[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 2 points 3 days ago

That's what I'm saying, yes.

Similar reason why orcas are functionally toxic to eat. IIRC their livers and fatty tissue are dangerous because of pollution traveling up the chain.