Article 6VBPF Sunscreen’s impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, study finds

Sunscreen’s impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, study finds

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Mariam Amini
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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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