Seafood Safety

Salmon, sea bass, catfish, tilapia, tuna, swordfish, you name it.  Farm-raised or river-fresh?  What has the healthy oils that are best for your body?  How does your choice impact the eco system?  Which ones increase your risk for mercury and other toxins?  What species are over fished?

These are just a few of the questions that are frequently asked when shopping for seafood – or at least they should be.  The good news is that the answers are just a few clicks away.  Below are a few websites that are loaded with information that can help you be informed and ready for making the best seafood-purchasing decisions for you and your family.

Seafood Watch at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Environmental Defense Fund’s Seafood Selector.

Blue Ocean Institute’s Guide To Ocean Friendly Seafood.

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