Sunscreen, an enemy of the marine environment
- 2 years ago
It has been proven that too much exposure to the sun can lead to serious health problems.
It is moreover the principal cause of skin cancer.
Thus, the sun cream is the essential element of the summer to protect its skin from UV.
However, today, sunscreens are pointed out because they would be toxic for the environment, and in particular the corals.
Every year, more than 12,000 tons of sunscreen end up in the seas and oceans.
Hawaii is the first state to pass a bill to ban the sale of sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, environmentally toxic chemicals.
containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, environmentally toxic chemicals.
According to a Stanford University study, oxybenzone may contribute to the loss of the reef's luster and would disrupt the reproduction and growth cycle of corals.
"It was strange to find that oxybenzone made sunlight toxic to corals, the opposite of what it is supposed to do."William Mitch, one of the authors of the study
It is moreover the principal cause of skin cancer.
Thus, the sun cream is the essential element of the summer to protect its skin from UV.
However, today, sunscreens are pointed out because they would be toxic for the environment, and in particular the corals.
Every year, more than 12,000 tons of sunscreen end up in the seas and oceans.
Hawaii is the first state to pass a bill to ban the sale of sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, environmentally toxic chemicals.
containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, environmentally toxic chemicals.
According to a Stanford University study, oxybenzone may contribute to the loss of the reef's luster and would disrupt the reproduction and growth cycle of corals.
"It was strange to find that oxybenzone made sunlight toxic to corals, the opposite of what it is supposed to do."William Mitch, one of the authors of the study