Bay Area researchers hope to unlock the secrets of coastal fog — and understand how it’s affected by climate change and pollution
- Posted on January 13, 2026
- By The Mercury News
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Bay Area researchers hope to unlock the secrets of coastal fog — and understand how it’s affected by climate change and pollution

With a five-year, $3.7 million grant from the Heising-Simon Foundation, the Pacific Coastal Fog Research project is poised to lift the veil on the secrets of fog.