How Sunscreen damage coral reefs

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Harmful Mix
Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3) is a chemical
product found in sunscreen and other cosmetics
that protects against the damaging of UV
radiation, is harmful to coral reefs and other
marine lifes.
What is Oxybenzone
A common ingredient in many sunscreens and
cosmetics products and the organic chemical
product worldwide. It is absorbed through skin
and exerted through urine. It is a cleaning
chemical blocker and sanitizing products which
interferes with UVs ability to damage skin.
Impact On Coral
Causes coral DNA damage,
Causes deformities on the coral
Makes coral more susceptible to bleaching ,
Does it harm Humans
Though there is no definitive evidence,oxybenzonei
s thought to disrupt the hormone system
Sunscreen is likely just one more stressor that
is making corals more susceptible to disease,
such as the Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease that
is affecting reefs across the Caribbean sea.
What we can Do
Opt for other sun screens Sun screens with
natural products like zinc oxide have not been
found to harm reefs.
Swimmers can cover their upper body with
long-sleeve shirts
Stay undercover to protect yourself is to stick
to the shade
Escape the midday sun Enjoy the sun in the early
morning or late afternoon to avoid the harshest
rays between the hours of 10am and 2pm.
You can get the organic and natural products from
here- https//www.nvchemicals.com.au/