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Bluefin tuna convert dangerous mercury into safer forms Scientists found mercury in Bluefin tuna exists in different chemical forms, some less harmful than expected.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: 🐟Bluefin tuna converts dangerous mercury into safer forms
News: www.earth.com/news/bluefin...
Study: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...

📢 Registration is open for #SETACMaastricht! 🚲🌷 Early bird rates are available until 17 March — register today and start planning your week of science, collaboration and connection in Maastricht. Late abstracts & training courses are also open!
🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/enekQW_b

Roses are red, violets are blue… 🌹💙
Session proposals for the SETAC North America 47th Annual Meeting are due 11 March. Don’t leave your brilliant idea on read! 💌 Submit today and help shape the program. #SETACMontreal 🔗 bit.ly/4csHGva

Don’t miss the SETAC webinar “Eco-Transcriptomics Data Usability: Recommended Minimum Reporting Information” at 10 a.m. EST on 24 February! Hear from experts on key reporting recommendations and best practices for transparent, usable transcriptomics data. 🔗 bit.ly/4kdS6Rk

ICYMI 👀 The 2025 SETAC Science Digest is here! See how our members helped advance environmental science and science-informed environmental management this past year 🌍🔬 bit.ly/3NIcnCx

The environmental risk of using pet flea treatment A new paper in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry finds that common medications used for flea and tick control in dogs and cats may pose a significant environmental risk for insects in the wild.

Protecting pets is important — but where do flea & tick meds go next? 🐶💊New findings from ET&C are making headlines, shedding light on environmental considerations beyond pet health.

phys.org/news/2026-01...

#EnvironmentalScience
#ETC #Research
#Environment #Science

SETAC Montreal advertisement with website URL, setac.org/montreal

We’re bringing the SETAC North America 47th Annual Meeting to Montreal, Canada, from 1–5 November! 🇨🇦 Get involved early and help shape a dynamic environmental science program.

📝 Session proposals are open through 11 March, and training course proposals run through 3 June.

🔗 bit.ly/49lSfyu

Researchers issue warning after making disturbing discovery in household appliance: 'It's important for us to understand' Scientists have also noted that some of the chemicals used can interfere with how the body grows and reproduces.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: Household dryers 🧺 are significant sources of #MicrofiberPollution
NEWS: bit.ly/4pPTfA2
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#SETACJournals #environmentalscience #Microfiber #FastFashion

Help shape the SETAC Europe 27th #LCA Symposium in Bruges, Belgium! 🇧🇪 Propose a session by 14 January and be part of discussions on “Designing Tomorrow: Advancing Life Cycle Approaches for European Sustainability Initiatives.” 🌍

🔗 Learn more about the symposium: www.setac.org/discover-eve...

Tree swallows near U.S. military bases carry alarming pollution levels Tree swallows near U.S. bases showed high PFAS levels, revealing widespread chemical exposure from firefighting foam.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: #Birds 🪶 thrive despite #pollution from ‘forever’ chemicals
NEWS: bit.ly/3Jq5NP6
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#PFAS #SETACJournals #environmentalscience

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make #SETACPortland a success! 🌎💧 On-demand and recorded content is available to all attendees through 20 February. setac.confex.com/setac/sna202...

The abstract submission deadline for #SETACMaastricht is around the corner! Submit your abstract by 26 November to showcase your research live in Maastricht next May and connect with environmental experts from around the world. 🌍 Don't miss the deadline and submit today! 👉https://lnkd.in/ec-V3n5j

👏 A huge thank you to our #SETACPortland supporters, SETAC North America Partners and SETAC Global Partners! Your support helps advance science and collaboration worldwide. 🌍

🌿 Meeting Supporters: lnkd.in/emYxk2bR
🌐 Global Partners: lnkd.in/e43X6WGh
🌱 North America Partners: lnkd.in/eMkiit9T

It's day 3 of #SETACPortland! ✨Don't miss Eric Van Genderen's insights on sustainability 🌱 and circularity 🔄 in today's plenary at 8:30 PST in Oregon Ballroom 203.
👉 lnkd.in/e2mxASyK

Tuesday poster sessions are underway at #SETACPortland! While you’re exploring the latest science, don’t miss the Novel Bodies art exhibition located at the end of the poster rows. Be sure to scan the QR code on the display to learn more about each featured piece. 👉 sites.google.com/view/poster-...

☀️👟Nothing like a sunrise run to power up Day 2 of #SETACPortland! Huge shoutout to all the SETAC runners who showed up ready to move.

#SETACFunRun

🌱 Join us at 8:30 PST for today’s plenary with Kaci Buhl of Oregon State University, who will dive into the fundamentals of risk communication. Kaci leads pesticide safety education efforts in Oregon and nationwide. 👉 setac.confex.com/setac/sna202... #SETACPortland

We were proud to recognize this year’s outstanding honorees during yesterday’s Opening Ceremony at #SETACPortland. Their contributions continue to advance environmental science. 👏 Please join us in celebrating their achievements!

Catch author & activist Amy Bowers Cordalis at 8:30 AM PST in Oregon Ballroom 203 for an inspiring plenary on Indigenous rights & river restoration. 🐟
📚 Book signing of "The Water Remembers" during the poster social (15:30–17:30) in the exhibit hall. Books $20.
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#SETACPortland

👋 Welcome to #SETACPortland! We are up and running, and the excitement is building for a great start to the week.

Don’t miss the Opening Ceremony at 18:00 PST. ✅ Swing by anytime today to pick up your badge and avoid lines later.

SETAC staff posing with Voodoo Doughnut bags

Nothing says “hello, Portland” like Voodoo Doughnuts! 🍩 SETAC staff are here, prepping for your arrival at #SETACPortland. Safe travels, and see you all very soon!

With the government shutdown now over, if you are a government employees who had to cancel their participation, please reach out to our team to help reinstate your presentation and registration. We are happy to assist. We value your participation and look forward to welcoming you back!

Toxic 'forever chemicals' are in B.C. sea otters, new study finds | CBC News The research adds to a growing body of evidence that the chemicals are making their way into the environment with detrimental results.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: #PFAS in sea otters 🦦 higher in urban centres
NEWS: bit.ly/4oE6m7w
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...
#PFAS #SETACJournals #environmentalscience #CBC

SETAC Staff Guide to Portland Adventures

🌲 Headed to #SETACPortland? Our staff’s got you covered! From top food spots to can’t-miss sights, check out our guide to making the most of your time in the City of Roses (and all the great science, of course 😉). 👉 www.setac.org/resource/set...

Call for Papers: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Submissions deadline: November 1, 2025  Guest Editors: Ralph Stahl, Jennifer Stauber, and Ruth Hull Special Series Details We are seeking manuscripts for

Last days to submit your paper to a Special Series on Applications of Artificial Intelligence in ET&C. Deadline November 1, 2025. All information can be found here: academic.oup.com/etc/pages/ca...

We’re falling for Portland already. 💚 #SETACPortland is almost here — and we can’t wait to gather with our community of scientists, researchers and practitioners for another year of sharing science and solutions. See you in the Pacific Northwest! 🌲 www.setac.org/discover-eve...

Improving our understanding of the effects of PFOS on fish Two papers recently published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry have made important advancements toward understanding the effects of perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) on aquatic life, especiall...

ET&C IN THE NEWS: Two papers published in ET&C have made important advancements toward understanding the effects of perfluorooctane sulfonate (#PFOS) on aquatic life, especially fish🐟
NEWS: phys.org/news/2023-11...
Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1002/etc.... and doi.org/10.1002/etc....

Department of Agriculture using copper chemical to combat Snake River quagga mussels The Idaho Department of Agriculture says it wants to rid the river of invasive mussels for good, which hasn't been done before in a river system.

ET&C IN THE NEWS: Efforts to eradicate invasive mussels in the Snake River, Idaho, could kill valuable freshwater species

NEWS: bit.ly/4o6keXO

Study in ET&C: doi.org/10.1093/etoj...

#SETACJournals #environmentalscience #macroinvertebrates #dreissenidmussels

#Abstract submission for #SETACMaastricht is open! Submit your Abstract to our Session by November 26th!
@setac.bsky.social
www.setac.org/resource/cal...

🚨 @setac.bsky.social Europe 2026 call for abstracts!!!🚨

#MilodeBaat, @becks-seascience.bsky.social, #PeterSchupp and myself will host the session

🏝️Coastal Environments: At the Intersection of Human Activities and the Open Ocean 🌊
🪸 lnkd.in/dttSGd2y

Submit before 26th November 🗓️ lnkd.in/ddpW6cUf