Refer to the map below to reduce health risks from exposure to DDTs and PCBs found in fish commonly caught off the Los Angeles and Orange County coasts. Fish caught in the red zone are likely to have higher levels of DDTs and PCBs than fish caught in the yellow zone. Health problems associated with increased exposure to DDTs and PCBs include cancer, liver disease and effects on the immune and endocrine systems.

» Do not eat white croaker caught in the red zone. High levels of DDTs and PCBs have been found in white croaker (also called kingfish or tomcod) partly because they feed off the bottom of the ocean floor where these chemicals are located. White croaker is a fatty fish and DDTs and PCBs tend to build up in fatty tissues.

» Other fish species recommendations:

» Red/Yellow Zone Fishing Spots. Some fishing points in the red zone include Cabrillo Pier, White Point, Pier J, Belmont Pier and Point Vicente. Some fishing areas in the yellow zone include the piers in Santa Monica, Redondo Beach, and Huntington Beach. The Fish Contamination Education Collaborative recommends that people fish in the yellow zone.