David Brimson (@brimson.bsky.social)

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems, as a novel coastal experiment shows. https://theconversation.com/firefighting-planes-are-dumping-ocean-water-on-the-los-angeles-fires-why-using-saltwater-is-typically-a-last-resort-247188