Sunscreen and coral reefs: Is oxybenzone a threat? - Medical News Today

A new study links oxybenzone, an organic compound found in many sunscreens, to damage to vulnerable corals. Medical News Today investigates the wider implications.

• A new lab-based study has found that corals can convert oxybenzone, a common ingredient of sunscreens, into toxic chemicals.
• The toxins may be particularly harmful to bleached coral, … [+6828 chars]
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