A Guide to Eating Fish from Tomales Bay (Marin County) · 2020-07-01 · A GUIDE TO EATING FISH...
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A GUIDE TO EATING FISH
TOMALES BAY(MARIN COUNTY)
Eat theGood Fish
Eating fish that are low in chemicals
may provide health benefits to children
and adults.
Avoid theBad Fish
Eating fish with higher levels of chemicals like mercury or PCBs may cause health problems in children and adults.
Choose theRight Fish
Chemicals may be more harmful to unborn babies
and children.
Women (18-49 Years)
Children (1-17 Years)
2 TOTALSERVINGS A WEEK Jacksmelt
Surfperch
1 TOTALSERVINGA WEEK California Halibut Red Rock Crab
0 DO NOTEAT
Bat RayLeopard Shark
Pacific Angel Shark
0 DO NOTEAT
Brown Smoothhound Shark
Women(50+ Years)
Men(18+ Years)
7 TOTALSERVINGS A WEEK
3 TOTALSERVINGS A WEEK
1 TOTALSERVINGA WEEK
0 DO NOTEAT
Serving SizeA serving of fish is about the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings.
For Adults For Children California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
web www.oehha.ca.gov/fishemail [email protected] (916) 324-7572
Eat only theskinless fillet
Eat only the meat
Some chemicals are higher in the skin, fat, and guts.