W. Wright, Biology student, Biology student, Astoria
Answered May 01, 2019
Fish are generally known as some of the most healthiest you can eat of all foods. But you need to be careful of some that can contain high levels of mercury that can be toxic. So one needs to be careful to check the type of fish in the Amazon and see about its mercury levels and know if it is at dangerous levels. As such, mercury exposure has been shown to cause severe health problems in people.
Sometimes, human intervention in the waters can cause some severe chemical pollutions (dioxins and pesticides). This can also be a dangerous situation when you want to eat fish from the Amazon. There are several reliable fish eating guides available on the internet and you can search those documents regarding the types of fish that are healthy and dangerous. But, know that in general, fish are quite healthy to eat.