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Smiling Anthony Khalil baits a hook during a morning fishing session at Mission Rock pier.

Wed, Jun 25 2025

Fishing for "Forever Chemicals" In the Press: SFEI Study in Dozens of Media Outlets

Dozens of media outlets picked up our study that confirmed PFAS (“forever chemicals”) are widespread in ten species of popular fish to eat from San Francisco Bay, especially the South Bay.

Lots of people fishing with rods off a pier

Tue, May 20 2025

"Forever Chemicals" Found In Fish Through Most of Bay

More than a decade of monitoring found that ten species of popular fish to eat from San Francisco Bay may contain dangerous levels of “forever chemicals”—but where they’re caught in the Bay can make a big difference.

Person presenting to a group

Thu, Jun 29 2023

SFEI awarded over $7 million for Bay restoration and community partnerships

SFEI is the lead on three US Environmental Protection Agency Water Quality Improvement Fund grants totaling more than $7M.

Person fishing near a bridge

Fri, Feb 4 2022

Forum on PFAS elevates the perspectives of local fishing communities

Known as “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a broad class of fluorine-rich specialty chemicals. Thousands of different PFAS are registered for use in consumer, commercial and industrial applications.