NRDC: Fish: In Brief

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Mercury Contamination in Fish: A Guide to Staying Healthy and Fighting Back
Guide: Power plants and chemical facilities are the main sources of mercury pollution, but this hazardous chemical makes its way into our homes and bodies in fish. This guide provides information about the health effects of mercury exposure, shows where it's coming from, offers tips for eating fish more safely and highlights opportunities to help stop mercury pollution.
Ocean Protection Case Studies
Overview: Marine ecosystems and fish populations are in trouble, but proven solutions exist to restore the health of the oceans. These brief case studies illustrate a few and the results they can achieve.
The Blobs of Summer
OnEarth: From the Gulf of Mexico to the Bering Sea, jellyfish populations are out of control. Scientists studying this invasive species think ocean pollution may be part of the problem.
Land of Little Rivers: Fly Fishing in the Catskills
Photo Album: Fly fishing enthusiasts are among the most ardent advocates for clean and healthy rivers. These photos illustrate fly fishing on the rivers and streams of the Catskill mountains, including the still undammed Beaverkill River, one of the country's best known and most beloved trout streams.