Tribes that do consume seafood do so at rates much higher than the general population. These higher consumption rates result in significantly greater exposure to contaminants than much of the general population. Greater exposure translates to greater risk. More information on tribal seafood consumption is needed to assess seafood consumption risks, support development of regulatory criteria that protect tribes (e.g. water quality standards), and to examine the impacts of climate and other environmental changes on natural resources of importance to tribes. Conversely, seafood consumption information is needed to assess the health benefits of seafood consumption (e.g. protein and beneficial omega 3 fatty acids). Though there have been a number of well conducted tribal seafood consumption surveys, there are still a number of important tribal seafood consumption information needs.
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