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New study from NCCOS measures the magnitude and distribution of PFAS chemicals in the Great Lakes

SCUBA diver at surface of water next to Toledo Harbor lighthouse gives "okay" gesture with right hand before descending to seafloor to collect mussels.

A new study from NCCOS measures the magnitude and distribution of PFAS chemicals in the Great Lakes for the first time. The findings will help inform the International Joint Commission’s efforts to address harmful substances affecting water quality and human health, and guide future binational actions between the U.S. and Canada.

https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/study-measures-magnitude-distribution-of-pfas-chemicals-in-great-lakes/