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Is red fish high in mercury?

Asked: Glen Gdanski, Last Updated:

Other marine fish species that hit the high-mercury list are: Greater Amberjack. South Atlantic grouper (i.e. gag, scamp, red and snowy) Tilefish (also called golden or white snapper)

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  • Do you put raw or cooked shrimp on pizza?

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  • Are grass carp bad for lakes?

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