Tuesday, 20 October 2015

How we are all contributing to the destruction of coral reefs: Sunscreen

How we are all contributing to the destruction of coral reefs: Sunscreen

The sunscreen that snorkelers, beachgoers and children romping in the waves lather on for protection is killing coral and reefs around the globe. And a new study finds that a single drop in a small area is all it takes for the chemicals in the lotion to mount an attack. The findings follow a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration study two weeks ago that said the world is in the midst of a third global coral bleaching event.
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