Most sunscreens harm corals, releasing toxic chemicals annually
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 09:16 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
About 25% of applied sunscreen washes off into the water, releasing thousands of tons of toxic chemicals annually in reef areas. This has a harmful impact on coral ecosystems.
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