Healthy coral reefs are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth. They provide billions of dollars in economic and environmental services such as food, coastal protection, and tourism. However, coral ecosystems around the world face serious threats from multiple sources, including climate change, unsustainable fishing, land pollution, coastal development, disease, and invasive species.

Scientists have also found that some chemical found in sunscreen and other personal health products threaten the health of coral reefs. How these and other compounds affect coral reef ecosystems remains an active area of research. In August 2022, the National Academy of Sciences released a study reviewing the use of sunscreen ingredients and their impact on the environment. Noaa is reviewing the study and will update the information presented in this article as needed after the review is complete.

Infographic Report Card: Sunscreen Chemical and Marine Life

How Sunscreen Chemical Get into Our Environment: The sunscreen you put on May not stay on your skin. When we swim or shower, sunscreen can get washed away and into our waterways.

ECHEMI --- The name originated from the abbreviation of “E-commerce of chemical”.

ECHEMI is a chemical supply chain service company headquartered in Hong Kong, providing chemical raw materials supply, research and analysis marketing, distribution, logistics, e-commerce, and after-sales services.

At present, the product ranges mainly cover paint & coating, food & nutrition, fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and rubber & plastic. In the next decade, ECHEMI will focus on supply chain services, resource optimization, and management efficiency, providing better products and services.