For some time already, scientific evidence has shown that the chemicals found in most sunscreens are toxic to corals, even in extremely tiny doses. Particularly, the ingredients have a negative impact on the juvenile development of most coral and many fish and algae species. … [Read more...] about Tiny Pacific island nation bans harmful toxins in sunscreens
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How to identify sunscreen that doesn’t damage coral reefs
The same stuff you put on to protect your skin from the sun on a day at the beach is killing the coral reefs that live beneath the waves. That is unless you apply reef-safe sunscreens. But it can be rather difficult to tell which sunscreens are actually safe and which ones are … [Read more...] about How to identify sunscreen that doesn’t damage coral reefs
