How some sunscreens damage coral reefs
Sea anemones and coral turn a common sunscreen ingredient into a toxin activated by light
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Oxybenzone, a common chemical found in sunscreens, pose risks to coral reefs because corals and sea anemones can turn it into a deadly toxin, a study shows.
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