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Thanks for the summary, but I think you just smudged the data... For example: Mackerel from the Gulf of Mexico (study done in 2000) does have high level of merc

Thanks for the summary, but I think you just smudged the data... For example: Mackerel from the Gulf of Mexico (study done in 2000) does have high level of mercury, but Mackerel from the N Atlantic and Pacific studies did not. We shouldn't be jumping to simplistic conclusion like 'Do not eat Mackerel' . As always, it's more complex than that, and it pays to look at the source.

rdtsc 17y ago
When it comes to "do not eat" it is easier to remember "do not eat mackarel" when getting to the store than "do not eat Mackarel from 2009 from Golf of Mexico". Health-wise if we don't eat some kind of Mackerel we'll be OK. In other words as far as mercury levels and safety, my "shopping" list still works. However, if you are a Mackarel fisherman you might not like my shopping list...
- jacquesm 17y ago
  You could make the list much simpler still, but you'd be missing out on some good fish: "Avoid predators at all cost".