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Seafood Safety at Stake: Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation and Health Risks in Yellowfin Tuna from Bali’s Benoa Bay
 
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Research Group of Biological Health, Study Program of Biology, Faculty of Health and Science, Universitas Dhyana Pura, Jl. Raya Padangluwih, Kuta Utara, Badung, Bali, Indonesia
 
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Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Padang, Jl. Batang Masang No. 4, Belakang Balok, Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
 
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Center for Quality Control and Supervision of Marine and Fishery Products (BPPMHKP), Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Republic of Indonesia (KKP) Sunset Road Street No.77, Kuta, Badung (80361), Bali, Indonesia
 
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Indo Ocean Foundation, Desa Toyapakeh, Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia
 
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Department of Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Universitas Warmadewa. Jl. Terompong No. 24, Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
 
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Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
 
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Research Centre for Environment and Clean Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jakarta Pusat, 10340, Indonesia
 
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Putu Angga Wiradana Angga Wiradana   

Research Group of Biological Health, Study Program of Biology, Faculty of Health and Science, Universitas Dhyana Pura, Jl. Raya Padangluwih, Kuta Utara, Badung, Bali, Indonesia
 
 
 
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The growing global demand for tuna has raised concerns over heavy metal contamination, as these apex predators can bioaccumulate toxic elements through the marine food web. Chronic exposure to lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg) via seafood consumption poses potential public health risks, particularly for sensitive groups such as children and women of reproductive age. This study quantified Pb, Cd, and Hg concentrations in fresh and frozen yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) over five years and evaluated non-carcinogenic risks using Target Hazard Quotient (THQ) and Total Target Hazard Quotient (TTHQ) metrics. Risk estimates were calculated for children (2–5 years and 6–11 years) and women under both average and high-consumption scenarios. Results indicated that Pb and Cd contributed minimally to overall risk, whereas Hg consistently dominated the THQ profile. For most scenarios, THQ and TTHQ values remained below the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s safety threshold of 1.0; however, exceedances were observed in some years for women with high consumption levels. Comparison with global datasets showed that heavy metal concentrations in Benoa Bay tuna were generally lower or comparable to those in other regions of concern, yet still within the worldwide range reported for tuna and other seafood products. These findings highlight the importance of continued monitoring, particularly in areas influenced by urbanization and industrial activities, alongside risk communication strategies and integration of seafood safety into national food policies. Such measures are critical to safeguard public health while advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.
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