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Eating Local Fish Safely: Humboldt Bay Mercury Assessment, Phase II

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Jennifer Kalt
Mercury in Local Fish & Shellfish
Created: 15 July 2021
Our second study of mercury in local fish focused on nine species from nearshore coastal waters, including Pacific Halibut and several species of rockfish. We also sampled more Lingcod and California Halibut to add to the findings from our 2018 study. We found that most local fish are safe to eat in moderation—with a few exceptions.
Download our mercury fliers in English, Spanish, or Hmong:
Recommendations for Eating Local Fish Safely
Comiendo Pescado Con Seguridad Pautas
Yuav Ua Li Cas Noj Ntses Yam Xyuam Xim Cov Txhooj Cai Rau Humboldt Bay
 
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Women <45 and Children             
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Safety Tips for Cleaning & Cooking Dungeness Crab

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HBK
Wildlife
Created: 26 April 2009

The beginning of Dungeness crab season is always a time to celebrate, but with major concerns over the last few years regarding unsafe domoic acid levels, state health department officials continue to recommend not eating the internal organs (known as "crab butter"). 

Click HERE to download the brochure explaining this simple method of cleaning crabs before cooking to reduce your exposure to unsafe contaminants, including dioxins.
The good news is that Dungeness crab are low in mercury - see our 2021 mercury guidelines for more info.
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