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Impacts of sunscreen on coral reefs needs urgent attention, say scientists – Phys.org
More research is needed on the environmental impact of sunscreen on the world’s coral reefs, scientists at the University of York say.
More research is needed on the environmental impact of sunscreen on the world’s coral reefs, scientists at the University of York say.
The concerns over the number of cases of cancer as a result of overexposure to UV solar radiation, has led to extensive production and use of skin protection products. The chemical compounds used in these products, however, can enter the environment at the points of manufacture as well as through use by the consumer.
It is already understood that UV-filter compounds…
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