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New study reveals impacts of toxins on fish and aquatic invertebrates from firefighting foam containing PFAS compared to foams that don’t.

microscopic view of shrimp-like animalNCCOS and partners have completed a multi-year study that reveals impacts of toxins on fish and aquatic invertebrates from firefighting foam containing PFAS compared to foams that do not. Results will inform the Department of War’s selection of firefighting foams.