Scientists are warning San Francisco-area residents about dangerous “forever chemicals” that have slipped into the Bay, but that isn’t stopping local anglers from fishing there.
What’s happening?
A recent study discovered high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in 10 species of fish that live throughout the Bay, including largemouth bass, white sturgeon, and common carp.
Bay Nature reported on the findings and local anglers’ response. The publication said that PFAS enters the Bay through wastewater, mostly from residential uses.
Scientists say anglers in South Bay, an area known for its diverse population, are likely at the highest risk. But the publication said residents there have long been told the area is toxic due to mercury-tainted fish and other contaminants…