DescriptionThis New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) monitoring program is the third year of a five-year program that builds upon prior fish contamination research. The program, conducted...
DescriptionThis pamphlet provides information about toxins (including dioxin, PCBs, chlordane, and mercury) in fish and crabs found in New Jersey waters. Listed in the pamphlet are bodies of water that are safe...
DescriptionThis pamphlet outlines the possible risks of eating contaminated fish and shellfish. Focusing on women who are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, nursing a baby, or raising a small child, the...
DescriptionIn 1994, research on freshwater fish found mercury concentrations exceeding the risk-based health criteria established by the State. The NJDEP/Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) issued...
DescriptionThis is a Spanish language version of the pamphlet "A Woman's Guide to Eating Fish and Seafood" (See the related document). It outlines the possible risks of eating contaminated fish and shellfish. ...
DescriptionIn July 2002, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (ANSP) began a Routine Monitoring Program for Toxics in Fish for NJDEP. There has been a clear need for a continuous monitoring program...
DescriptionThe New York State Department of Health (DOH) issues advisories on eating sportfish and game because some of these foods contain chemicals at levels that may be harmful to your health. These...
DescriptionThis is a Fish Consumption Advisory Listing for 2006, by River Basin in Pennsylvania: Delaware River Basin, Susquehanna River Basin, Ohio River Basin, Lake Erie Basin, and Potomac River Basin. While...
DescriptionThis health advisory guide provides information about toxins in fish and crabs found in New Jersey waters. The guide lists bodies of water that are safe and legal for fishing or crabbing along with...
DescriptionThis is the updated New Jersey Fish Consumption Advisories for 2006. The table details the recommended meal limits for various fish on a statewide, regional and waterbody-specific basis. New or...