Research Product

There is no evidence that residues exist in any of our commercial fisheries products at levels that would constitute a human health hazard. However, knowledge of the seasonal or continuous existence of low levels of pesticide residues will make it possible to pin-point sources of pollution and perhaps enable us to eliminate it before a catastrophe occurs. Such data will help identify areas where pesticides may already be an important factor contributing to low productivity or suspected declines in commercial fishery popluations. They will be of inestimable value in identifying new sources of pollution, and will put us in a much better position to protect our marine environment.