Mercury is in the air, water, and soil of the planet. Fish absorb mercury in the water, and when you eat it, you absorb it, too. Eating seafood is promoted as part of a healthy diet. Seafood contains an abundance of omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, and many nutrients. And it is low in saturated fat. read more
To minimize your mercury intake, limit your consumption of these higher-mercury fish. Grouper; Chilean sea bass; Bluefish; Halibut; Sablefish (black cod) Spanish mackerel (Gulf) Fresh tuna (except skipjack) Visit our mercury in seafood resources page for more information on making safer seafood choices. read more
Mercury is in the air, water, and soil of the planet. Fish absorb mercury in the water, and when you eat it, you absorb it, too. Eating seafood is promoted as part of a healthy diet. read more
Pacific halibut grow from 4 to 7 feet (1.2 to 2.1 meters) long and can live up to 50 years. Halibut can weigh up to half a ton, but most range from 50 to 100 pounds. Commercial Sources. Pacific halibut are found in the North Pacific Ocean. read more