From the Harvard School of Public Health - consumption of fish reduces the risk of coronary death by 36%

Link to Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) press release here.

A similar study on fish consumption released simultaneously by the Institute of Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health, stated the fragmented information that consumers receive about the nutritional value and health risks associated with fish and shellfish can result in confusion or misperceptions.

“The study committee reviewed the evidence and developed recommendation and models for federal agencies to provide consumer guidance in making seafood choices. The committee used a consumer-centered approach to develop models that focus on the decision and the decision-making context faced by consumers.”

I will cost you over $50 to buy the full text of the study (link here), but suffice to say – Seafood Good.

Also, here’s a link to a previous post that will give you some guidance on picking fish that are less contaminated.
A Guide to Guilt-Free Fish – American Feast Blog

[thanks, Jeff!]