Is Your Seafood Safe? Ask Your Cell Phone

All the latest research suggests that most healthy Americans should be eating more fish these days, since it's so packed with nutrients. We need the omega 3's and 6's for heart health, anti-aging and glowing skin, and protein for all those carb-conscious diets. However, it's hard to know which fish have been over exposed to pollutants and contain harmful toxins. Expectant and nursing mothers and those planning pregnancies know how nerve-wracking it is trying to figure out which fish won't expose them to dangerous levels of mercury and other poisons. The answer may be easier than you think. A texting service and Web site that you can access from your phone or handheld device has been introduced by Blue Ocean Institute, a marine conservation organization. Now as you relax in a restaurant or shop at your local market, you have access to the information you need to make informed choices. According to Blue Ocean, information is available for over 90 species and includes an alternative choice for fish with significant environmental concerns. Ranking is determined by their evaluation of species' life histories, abundance in the wild, habitat concerns and catch method or farming system. In cases where excess consumption could be potentially harmful, important health advisory information is included in the returned text message...