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Is it better to eat wild caught or farm raised fish?

Asked: Jake Sandberg, Last Updated:

Fish in the wild eat a natural diet and tend to be slightly lower in saturated fat than farm-raised varieties. Farmed fish can be slightly higher in omega-3 fatty acids, presumably due to the farms' fortified feed. ... Additionally, farm-raised fish tend to have a higher instance of disease due to farming conditions.

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    Tilapia can be found in a variety of habitats including reservoirs, lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, drains, swamps and even tidal creeks and estuaries. They usually live in mud-bottomed, well-vegetated areas and are often seen in loose aggregation or small schools.

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    SpeciesMercury in ppmMercury (in mcg) per 3 ounces (85 grams)
    Yellowfin tuna (fresh or frozen)0.35430.09

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