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Florida Fishing: Health Warnings

Most species of fish in Florida are edible. Puffers and barracuda are two species that should not be eaten.

For freshwater fish, mercury is the biggest concern. And more recently, there is concern over blue-green algae and the cyanotoxins they produce. Fish consumption advisories are issued by the Department of Health in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Department of Environmental Protection.

• Florida Department of Health Florida Fish Consumption Advisories for current updates for fish consumption
• Mercury in Marine Fish and Health Advisories   from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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