Is Your Sunscreen Hurting Coral Reefs? | Above the Noise
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Is Your Sunscreen Hurting Coral Reefs? | Above the Noise
Coral reefs are not only beautiful, they are an important part of our oceans’ ecosystems and support a diverse group of marine life. Some estimates suggest that 90% of the world’s coral is under threat of dying by 2050. Certain chemicals in sunscreen aren’t the only reason coral reefs are dying. However, the chemicals in sunscreen are considered harmful enough to these ecosystems that Hawaii is trying to ban the use of sunscreens with these reef-killing components in them. So now the question remains, how can we protect our skin and coral reefs? Watch the latest Above the Noise episode to find out.