About SeafoodSmart
Glynn County's industrial past has left behind contaminants that are sometimes found in locally-caught seafood. This website is designed to help residents of Glynn County make informed decisions about their seafood consumption, based on data published by the Department of Natural Resources. The website was developed by Healthy Coastal Neighborhoods, a coalition of NGOs, universities, and neighborhood groups working to foster healthy neighborhoods for all through community-led action that ensures accountability and long-term access to clean environments.
How Big Is A Serving?
These guidelines are based on a serving size of 4 to 8 ounces (about 1/4 to 1/2 pound) of fish for a person who weighs around 150 pounds. If the advice says to eat only one meal per week or month, you can split it into two smaller meals instead. If you weigh more or less than 150 pounds, you should adjust the amount of fish—add or subtract about 1 ounce for every 20 pounds of body weight. For example, someone who weighs 130 pounds can eat 3 to 7 ounces, and someone who weighs 170 pounds can eat 5 to 9 ounces.
Data Sources
- Contaminants and guidelines: Guidelines For Eating Fish From Georgia Waters 2023, Fish Consumption Guidelines | Environmental Protection Division
- Nutritional information: USDA FoodData Central (https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/). For Kingfish and Spotted Seatrout, information came from branded foods; all others from legacy food raw values. Note: red and black drum were not differentiated, so they are the same.
- Fishing regulations: Georgia DNR Hunting and Fishing Regulations and Seasons Guide for 2024/2025. https://gadnr.org/new-2024-2025-hunting-fishing-regulations-guide-available
- All fish images © Diane Peebles. Shrimp and crab images from UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Oyster image is from NOAA.
- Marsh photo on landing page taken by Trish Hartmann and used here under the CC BY 2.0 license. Photo was accessed from flickr.com.
Important Disclaimer
- This website provides information for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.
- This is not a government website.
- Always consult with healthcare professionals for personalized recommendations.
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