Mercury concentrations, pathological, and biometrical findings in Smallmouth Bass from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
These findings highlight the complex health profiles of Smallmouth Bass in a protected stream ecosystem, including high levels of Hg, parasitism, and lesions. Furthermore, this study underscores the importance of monitoring and mitigating heavy metal contaminants to safeguard wildlife health and recreational fishing resources.
Authors
- Zachary Winston Clark (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1675-6414)
- Michelle M. Dennis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9075-2032)
- Augustin C. Engman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2064-7680)
- Ashley N. Morgan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1712-9383)
- Madison C. Callicott
Institutions
- Knoxville College (US)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Aquatic Animal Health
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jahafs/vsaf016
- Primary Topic
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00