Is red snapper high in mercury?

Is red snapper a safe fish to eat?

Red Snapper These fish have long been on the trouble list.” Eat this instead: Mild-tasting wild-caught Asian or Atlantic Sea Bass is a good, Seafood-Watch recommended alternative to red snapper, or look for the farm-raised version, marketed as barramundi.

Which fish is lowest in mercury?

Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, and catfish. Another commonly eaten fish, albacore ("white") tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna.

Can Red Snapper be farmed?

1 Red Snapper Characteristics Traditionally, red snapper have not been raised in fish farms. Instead, they are caught with a hook and line by commercial fishermen in the open water.

Is Snapper farmed or wild?

Farming snapper is now being developed in Australia, with farms currently being developing in Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales. ... Growth rates of farmed snapper are much higher than those from the wild, in Japan they can reach a harvestable size of one kilogram within two and a half to three years.

Is snapper fish wild-caught?

Red snapper is a catch prized by both commercial and recreational fishermen, known for its mildly sweet, nutty flavor and firm, white flesh. Wild-caught in the US Gulf as part of a sustainably-managed fishery, American red snapper is a highly versatile fish, perfect for grilling, sauteing, and baking.