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Shark- this fish is at the top of the food chain and consumes other fish to survive. Often times, those other fish have already been contaminated with mercury and radiation which means sharks' levels veer into dangerously high territory.
Sword fish-This tropical fish is also a top predator that feeds on other fish tainted with comtaminates.
King mackerel-This voracious predator is on the do-not-eat list…period!
Tilefish- There are many types of this fish, but the EPA makes no distinction between them and warns that women and small children should avoid any and all varieties.
Albacore Tuna-The rules regarding tuna are tricky: Albacore tuna racks up a medium llevel of mercury. So if you're going to have iit, the EPA advises limiting yourself to no more than one six-ounce serving per week. Same goes for tuna steak, which is also considered medium-level on the mercury scale.
Choose:
Wild Pacific Salmon-A four-ounce serving scores high when it comes to vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, and flavor. All salmon sport a stellar nutritional profile, but wild Pacific salmon are considered healthier than the farmed variety. Per the EPA, you should stick to no more than 12 ounces per week if you're of childbearing age or are pregnant since all fish contain at least trace amounts of mercury. Pacific Salmon are on the watch list due to fear of radiation from Fukushima, and are declinging in numbers.
Sardines-This inexpensive option is a nutrition superstar, whether you get it fresh or in a tin. Sardines are loaded with omega-3s and are naturally high in vitamin D.
Anchovies-These teeny fish pack big flavor and are perfect in salads and pasta dishes. Besides having high omega-3 levels, anchovies are also rich in iron.
Farmed Rainbow Trout-Lake trout have a higher risk of being contaminated, but the farmed variety get a "best choice" rating from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, a consumer watch group. Trout also packs lots of omega-3s and protein.
Canned light tuna-Awesome news if a tuna salad sandwich is your go-to lunch: This type of fish is considered low-mercury—and it's also loaded with omega-3s12.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/22/radioactive-fish_n_2743899.html
Much concern was created after the devastating Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster leaked toxic chemicals into the ocean. How much of that would affect the seafood around there, time could only tell. Scientist's believe that the radiation that has been leaked into the ocean is out of their control and and the damage has already been done11. Some fish are still safe to eat but some fish are more affected by pollutants and contamination from fukushima, and those fish should be avoided9.