Environmental Contaminants in Fish
Aquatic scientists monitor for environmental contaminants in aquatic life
Photo credit: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) monitors fish and shellfish for the presence of environmental contaminants and alerts the public through bans (closures) and advisories when a threat to human health may occur from eating contaminated fish or shellfish. In waters with consumption bans, possession and consumption of fish and/or shellfish is prohibited. A consumption advisory is a recommendation to limit consumption to specified quantities, species, and sizes of fish. For more information, visit the TDSHS website: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/seafood/