Salinity, potassium, and temperature had appreciable effects on waterborne uptake of 137Cs in the fish.
Assimilation efficiency of 137Cs contrasted between omnivorous and piscivorous fish, and was slightly affected by prey species.
Salinity and temperature had minor effects on accumulation of 137Cs in carnivorous fish.
Lower somatic growth increased the time to reach 137Cs steady-state in estuarine fish.