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Ventura Harbor to Santa Monica Pier
Advisory based on mercury or PCBs.
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Advisory Report for Fish from Ventura Harbor to San Mateo Point
Fact Sheet for Fish from Coastal Areas of Southern California: Ventura Harbor to San Mateo Point
Slides from a presentation given June 23rd, 2009, at a U.S. EPA public meeting in Los Angeles, CA.
Map of yellow and red zones for fish caught from Ventura Harbor to San Mateo Point
Women 18-45 Years and Children 1-17 Years
2 servings a week
Or
1 servings a week
DO NOT EAT
Women 46 Years and Older and Men 18 Years and Older
2 servings a week
Or
1 servings a week
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High in Omega 3s -
What is a serving?
The recommended serving of fish is about the size and thickness of your hand. Give children smaller servings.
- Eat only the skinless fillet. PCBs are in the fat and skin of the fish.
- Remove and throw away the skin before cooking.
- Cook thoroughly and allow the juices to drain away.
= high in Omega-3s and you can eat them at least once a week. Eating fish with omega-3s can lower heart disease in adults and help babies’ brains to develop.