Oxybenzone is a common UV chemical found in many sunscreen lotions and aerosol sprays. Oxybenzone can cause an adverse effect in coral at 62 parts per trillion
That is equivalent to one drop of water in 6.5 Olympic sized swimming pools so you don't need a lot to cause a lot of damage.
Read MoreHawaii and Palau lead the world in taking a stand to protect the coral reefs and our marine environment.
Scientists mostly focus on rising sea temperatures being the driving cause behind coral bleaching, but often times, coral are bleaching at significantly lower temperatures, and they’re not reproducing.
There is another factor in the mix, that has been largely ignored.
It’s coming to light now, and the world is taking notice.
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