ish are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. These advisories tell you the right amounts and types of fish to eat in South Carolina waters. SC DHEC and the Department of Natural Resources work together to provide these advisories, which tell you the right amounts and types of fish to eat in South Carolina waters.
2008 Fish Consumption Advisories
- Maps, tables, & listings of the advisory information.
Are you at a Greater Risk?
- The high-risk group
- Advice for these groups
Frequently Asked Questions
NO ADVISORIES
- Eat as many fish as you'd like from these waterbodies.
- Listing of all the places where you should not eat certain types of fish.
How to follow the Advisories
- How much is one meal of fish?
- What is an advisory?
Cleaning & Cooking Fish
- Note: Cleaning & cooking methods will not remove mercury contaminants
Learn more about our fish advisory program
- How DHEC detemines an advisory
- Outreach efforts to increase awareness
General Rule Thumb:
Older and larger fish have eaten more and have been in the water longer, so there may be more contaminants in their bodies.
Amount of contaminants in fish increases
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