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NCCOS scientists and partners recently examined the effects of PFOS on two species of fish found in southeastern U.S. estuaries.

Male and female sheepshead minnow

NCCOS scientists and partners recently examined the effects of PFOS (a forever chemical) on two species of fish found in southeastern U.S. estuaries. Study results indicate that PFOS and temperature have the potential to act together to exacerbate toxicity in estuarine fish.