Lately, headlines have been full of information about seafood, from new advisories, to the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. This web site is intended to help consumers make the best personal decision about integrating seafood into their diet.

In the News

• TAKE THE NJAES SEAFOOD SAFETY SURVEY
• China Ramps up Seafood Safety
  (January 2, 2007)
• Seafood and Sunshine for Good Health
  (December 26, 2007)
• US and China Talk Seafood Safety
  (June 28, 2007)
• Study questions Pregnancy Fish Consumption Guidelines
  (February 27, 2007)
• Fish oil linked to decrease in Alzheimer's
  (November 14, 2006)
• Study predicts seafood industry collapse
  (November 2, 2006)
• NOAA reports decreased contaminants in molluscan seafood
  (October 26, 2006)
• Two New Reports say EAT FISH!
  (October 19, 2006)

Studies and Reports (may exit this site)

FDA Notice of restricted imports from Chinese Aquaculture

Read the Institute of Medicine Report on Seafood Choices at National Academy of Science website

George Mason University Report on the Media Response to the Hite Report on PCBs

Researchers are urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to lower the mercury level in commercial fish.

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