Sunscreens are destroying coral reefs

Sunscreens are destroying coral reefsCoral reefs are one of the planet’s richest habitats. They offer shelter and sustenance to an incredible variety of animal and plant species. However, climate change and the rising ocean acidification, added to man-related impacts, are deteriorating these ecosystems.

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Over 3,500 sunscreen products contain the oxybenzone, chemical hazardous to corals

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