Most of the popular species of fish and shellfish consumed in the U.S. have been shown to have low mercury levels. Seafood choices that are very low in mercury include: salmon, sardines, pollock, flounders, cod, tilapia, shrimp, oysters, clams, scallops and crab.

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.

Is pollock safe to eat everyday?

Fish low in mercury are shrimp, salmon, canned light tuna, pollock and catfish -- and a daily serving of these should be safe for most people, according to federal agencies.