Sunscreen’s impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, study finds
by Mariam Amini from Science | The Guardian on (#6VBPF)
The chemical compounds that block UV rays may lead to bleaching of coral and a decrease in fish fertility
Urgent investigation is needed into the potential impact sunscreen is having on marine environments, according to a new report.
Sunscreens contain chemical compounds, known as pseudo persistent pollutants, which block the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays and can lead to bleaching and deformity in coral or a decrease in fish fertility.
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