How Sunscreen Chemical affect Marine Life
Green algae: Can impair growth and photosynthesis.
Coral: Accumulate in tissues. It can cause bleaching, damage DNA, deform the pups, and even death.
Mussels: Can cause defects in young fish.
Sea urchins: Damage immune and reproductive systems and deform young fish.
Fish: Can reduce fertility and reproduction and lead to female characteristics in males.
Dolphins: Can accumulate in tissues and transfer to young dolphins.
Some chemical in sunscreens that may harm Marine life include: oxybenzone, benzophenone-1, benzophenone-8, OD-PABA, 4-methyl benzyl camphor, 3-benzyl camphor, nano-titanium dioxide, nano-zinc oxide, octylophos, and propylene
Here are a few ways to protect ourselves and Marine life: Consider sunscreen free of chemical that could harm Marine life, seek shade between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and use UV Protection Factor (UPF) sun protection clothing.
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