Table 2. Paralabrax maculatofasciatus. Comparison of mean composite tissue concentrations to OEHHA Fish Contaminant Goals and Advisory Levels.
| Pollutant | Criteria (ppb)* | Mean (ppb) | 95% CI | df | t | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Goal (220) | 233.61 | 202.43, 264.80 | 36 | 5.439 | <0.001 |
| Level 3 (70)* | ||||||
| Level 2 (150)* | ||||||
| No consumption (440) | ||||||
| DDTsa | Goal (21) | 6.969 | 5.471, 8.469 | 24 | −19.317 | 1 |
| Level 3 (520) | ||||||
| Level 2 (1000) | ||||||
| No consumption (2100) | ||||||
| PCBsa | Goal (3.6)* | 100.53 | 84.26, 119.93 | 38 | 10.012 | <0.001 |
| Level 3 (21)* | ||||||
| Level 2 (42)* | ||||||
| No consumption (120) |
Notes.
*
Asterisk denotes significance above criteria, with t-test results for the highest level exceeded.
a
DDT and PCB criteria, mean, and confidence intervals reported as un-transformed numbers. PCBs analyzed include Aroclors 1254 and 1260.