The subject of mercury in our seafood has surfaced again – this time, not from a NYT’s article up north, but rather, an official DHEC Fish Advisories website from our own state government.

Along with this map is a listing of all the rivers and lakes throughout South Carolina. I suppose with all the creeks we have around here, there’s no way they could cover all of them (yet), but maybe that will be included down the road (hint, hint).

Still, the DHEC Fish Advisory website is a great resource for you to check out; another is the NOAA FishWatch site, which focuses on the sustainability of fisheries nationwide.

Here’s the Cooper River breakdown:

It gives suggested meal quantities and schedules per week & per month, and any restrictions that may currently be in place.

• Cooper River East Fork – from Quinby Creek to the “T”
• Cooper River West Fork – from Diversion Canal to the “T”
• The “T” to Bushy Park, and
• Downstream of Bushy Park.

For further information, contact: Bureau of Water: Phone: (803) 898-4300 – Fax: (803) 898-4215