PFAS in Shellfish

We are currently collecting a variety of shellfish tissue samples to test for PFAS all across the state of Florida. Collection will continue until 2026, with preliminary results expected summer 2027. 

We are still looking for help collecting the following fish species from all coasts of Florida. Please reach out if you can help with these species. ​
Part of our study goal is to test the wild or recreational caught shellfish versus the shellfish that are sold in markets/stores. If you go for shellfish recreationally or a proprietor of a seafood market and interested in assisting this project, please reach out. 
  • Spiny Lobster
  • Shrimp (pink, brown, white, royal red)
  • Eastern Oyster
  • Flat Tree-Oyster
  • Atlantic Thorny Oyster
  • ​Atlantic Rangia
  • Dark False mussel
  • Fingernail Clam/Pea Clam
  • Asian Clam
  • ​Bay Scallops
  • Calico Scallops
  • Hard Clams
  • Queen Conch
Project Lead: PhD Graduate Student Isabella Cioffi

Collaborators on Study

Species Collected So Far: 
Species - # samples
Dark Falsemussel
Fingernail Clam/Pea Clam
Asian Clam
​Bay Scallops
Calico Scallops
Hard Clams
Queen Conch
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Spiny Lobster
Shrimp (pink, brown, white, royal red)
Eastern Oyster
Flat Tree-Oyster
Atlantic Thorny Oyster
​Atlantic Rangia
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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