This website discusses the amount of fish a person should consume and which fish a person should avoid. Pregnant women are advised to severely limit their intake of fish. There is a list of commonly asked questions as well so that people understand how dangerous mercury is and where more information could be found. The EPA also has links for state advisories, which may be stricter than the Federal advisories. This article explains in common language bioaccumulation and that larger fish are more likely to contain larger amounts of mercury. It is a good reference point for quick knowledge. Since the Environmental Protection Agency is considered an extension of the Federal Government and therefore the advice contained on this website should be held in a high regard.
"What You Need to Know about Mercury in Fish and Shellfish | Outreach & Communication | US EPA." Index | Water | US EPA. Environmental Protection Agency, 11 Mar. 2011. Web. 11 May 2011. <http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/fishshellfish/outreach/advice_index.cfm>
"What You Need to Know about Mercury in Fish and Shellfish | Outreach & Communication | US EPA." Index | Water | US EPA. Environmental Protection Agency, 11 Mar. 2011. Web. 11 May 2011. <http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/fishshellfish/outreach/advice_index.cfm>
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