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The Sydney Fish Market.
Department of Western Australia - Department of Fisheries.
References used for this fact sheet
- Eating fatty fish may reduce risk of prostate cancer (2001) [online news story], UniSci (University Science), UniScience News Net, Florida, USA. More information here.
- Handling and cooking seafood, [online information], New Zealand Seafood Industry Council, Wellington, NZ. More information here.
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- Mercury in fish [online], Food Standards Australia New Zealand. More information here.
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