A new study from the San Francisco Estuary Institute revealed the ugly truth behind fish caught in the San Francisco Bay, reported ABC News. It all comes back to forever chemicals.
What’s happening?
Researchers studied 10 different species of fish, all from the San Francisco Bay, from 2015 to 2025. The fish contained over 20 variations of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Less than 20% of San Francisco Bay fish would be safe to eat once a day, according to Massachusetts standards.
Why Massachusetts? The Daily Journal reported that California has no guidelines for PFAS levels in fish. Researchers opted specifically for Massachusetts because of its strict laws on forever chemicals.
This is terrifying news for people who rely on the Bay as a food source…