About FCEC

The Fish Contamination Education Collaborative (FCEC) is the public outreach and education component of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA) program to protect the most vulnerable populations from the health effects of consuming contaminated fish related to the Palos Verdes Shelf Superfund Site.

From the Blog

EPA Fish Consumption Study Summary
Palos Verdes Shelf Superfund Site – Seafood Consumption Study Summary The following is a summary of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2014 report entitled, “Seafood Consumption Study” (Seafood Study or Study) that was completed for the Palos Verdes Shelf Superfund Site (PV Shelf Site). BACKGROUND The PV Shelf Site is a large (approximately 34 [...]

June Events to Kickoff the Summer
School’s out for summer, but curious minds never stop for a break! If you need some help keeping those energetic youngsters at bay, we have plenty of fun and educational events for the whole family to attend. >> Dive into the rich and diverse culture of the Pacific Islands at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s [...]

Giving Chinese and Vietnamese Communities Some Food for Thought
Like most of us, many local Chinese and Vietnamese community members are foodies. They are passionate about what they eat and since fish is a regular part of the Chinese and Vietnamese diet, active partnerships with the Herald Community Center (HCC) and Boat People SOS (BPSOS) have been critical in connecting FCEC’s message with these [...]