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Fish Consumption GuidelinesIs it safe to eat the fish?Some ocean fish and shellfish contain varying levels of pollutants like mercury, PCBs anddioxins. Because of this, the N.H. Department of Environmental Services recommendsthe following guidelines:Best Choices: Cod, flounder, haddock, herring, light tuna (canned), pollock, sole, salmon,tilapia, shellfish (oysters, shrimp, crab, clams, scallops, lobster) — Pregnant and nursingwomen, women who may become pregnant, and young children can safely eat TWO mealsper week. For all others, no limit as part of a balanced diet.Good Choices: Halibut, red snapper, tuna steak, white tuna (canned) — Pregnant andnursing women, women who may become pregnant, and young children can safely eatONE meal per week. For all others, no limit as part of a balanced diet.Cautions:Bluefish, Striped Bass• Pregnant and nursing women, women who may become pregnant, and young childrenshould avoid consumption. For all others, eat no more than ONE meal per month.King Mackerel, Swordfish, Shark, Tilefish• Pregnant and nursing women, women who may become pregnant, and young childrenshould avoid consumption. For all others, limit to TWO meals per month.Lobster Tomalley (green substance in lobster)• Everyone avoid consumption. All other parts of the lobster, no limits as part of a balanceddiet.Stick to the lowest weekly or monthly limits when combining freshwater fish, ocean fishand shellfish. Do not add limits. For more freshwater and saltwater guidelines, contact:N.H. Department of Environmental Services, Environmental Health Program(603) 271-1370, www.FishNH.com/Fishing/sw_fish_consumption.htmWild NH on Your Schedule!• New Hampshire’s Wild Side on WBIN-TV• Fish and Game Radio Diner podcast• Streaming video and more!www.WildNH.com/mediaLITTLE BAYBait & TackleStriped Bass and Bluef ish HeadquartersLocated at LITTLE BAY MARINA& BOATING CLUBWayne Vetter, general managerStriped Bass TournamentAll Season LongPrizes in Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Categories603.749.9282BOAT SLIPS & MOORINGSAVAILABLEWin a $100 Gift Card!Take the monthlyAnd be entered to wina $100 gift certificate to yoursporting good retailer of choice.Your anonymous participation advancesfish and wildlife conservation, helpsprotect your right to hunt, fish and shoot,and guides companies in developingbetter outdoor products.Volunteer forGreat Bay!Share your passion for the Great Bayand join the volunteer family at theGreat Bay Discovery Center. Educationvolunteers are needed to helpimplement the school and summerprograms, staff the exhibit rooms,work on special events, and keep thegrounds and gardens looking great.Are you the biologist type? Then why notbecome a Community Land Steward withGreat Bay National Estuarine ResearchReserve. Stewards volunteer to becomethe eyes and ears of a property within theReserve boundary – monitoring invasivespecies, walking property lines, recordingwildlife observations and general stewardshipactivities.Call the Great Bay Discovery Center at (603)778-0015 or visit www.greatbay.org for moreinformation.Diver There,Please BewareThe United Divers of N.H. urge boaters tostay well away from a red flag with a whitestripe or other flags in the water. Theysignal that scuba divers are in the area.www.FishNH.com 31