Sea foam can contain considerably more PFAS than water below, study finds

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Sep 24, 2025, 12:39 pm181 ptsTrendingTop
Sea foam is a common sight along the coastline as breaking waves churn up air and algae. Now, a study in Environmental Science & Technology reports that sea foam from several beaches along North Carolina's coast contains higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) compared to the water below.…

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