Here’s why certain sunscreens are so dangerous for coral that Hawaii plans to ban them — and what you should use instead

• Hawaii is likely to ban the sale of sunscreens that contain the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate, which can kill reefs.
• These chemicals disrupt the development of reefs and make them more likely to undergo bleaching, which causes coral to lose color and become vulnerable to disease and death.
• Mineral sunscreens containing zinc and titanium are a good alternative to chemical sunscreens.
• But there are still questions about whether banning these sunscreens will do enough to save reefs.

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This week, Hawaii Governor David Ige is expected to sign a bill that will ban the sale of certain popular sunscreens containing chemicals that can damage read more >>>

Source : BusinessInsider.Com