Will You Still Eat Raw Fish After Watching This Video?

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Have you ever noticed that warning about raw or undercooked seafood at the bottom of restaurant menus? Ever wondered why it’s there? Because fish carry a ton of parasites, and if they aren’t prepared correctly then those parasites can make it into your body. But it turns out, this fishy intersection with the wild world of parasites can teach us a lot about how these moochers help keep ecosystems healthy, and why we should protect them.

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Interviews and conversations with:
Colin J. Carlson (National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center)
Chelsea L. Wood (University of Washington)

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[NepuNepuNepu]

Dead worms in my Sushi?
That's just some extra protein brother.

[cruzmarco]

Of course, why would I complain eating something raw when I eat dirt as a kid.

[Complete_Stranger]

Me: *eats sushi*

My Stomach Worms: who are you?

Sushi Worm: im you but stronger

[oracleofdelphi]

Parasites aren't so bad. My Wife married one....

[Aaronthw]

me-*Eating sushi*

me-*watches this video*

also me-*buys more sushi*

[takoyakilover]

Parasites: *Exists*
People who drank hose water as a kid: Pathetic.

[LordLoMR]

I’ve been eating sushi for 20 years hoping to catch a parasite so I could lose some weight… nope still fat.

[bichen-up-ur]

Everyone should know there's also live bugs in strawberries, microscopic organisms mating on your face at this very moment, and if you flush with the toilet seat open, there's probably poop particles on your tooth brush.

[delsonlai]

Fun facts:
Japanese have already been eating sushi for centuries but still Japanese people are one of the healthiest and smartest people on Earth today.

[swimeel]

It’s ok cause I’m a parasite to my whole family

[chandrachacha]

"will you still eat fish?"

Heck yea! when i was a kid i somehow had worms in my stomach but i dont feel anything sooo ill eat it again :)

[anasanam]

Bear Gryills in that one episode when he bites the salmon fresh out the water: 👁👄👁

[potato]

Me: *eats fresh raw fish*
Me: *gets scared for a minute or two*
Me: *goes out for sushi*

[Light.]

When you eat figs, you probably are eating the remains of wasps too.

[jgp]

I just ate raw fish 15 minutes ago before I saw this video....








Mr Stark I don't feel so good

[lulu_bot]

Me: **Watches video**

- 5 minutes later -

Me: "I'm gonna get some sushi."

[dnny_smpai]

"Will you still eat raw fish after watching this video?"

Bear Hugger: *That sigh doesn't stop me, because I can't read*

[ianfortuna]

Parasites: *Exists on sushi*
People with powerful digestive system: You have no power here

[physioweng]

Who needs Thanos when parasites are restoring the balance of life

[justintempus]

As a biologist and fish consumer, I enjoy pulling the clear nematode worms out of Alaska Sockeye salmon in sushi and showing them to my friends.