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How some sunscreens damage coral reefs

Sea anemones and coral turn a common sunscreen ingredient into a toxin activated by light

a coral reef teeming with fish and a diver in the background

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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By Erin Garcia de Jesús

- More than 2 years ago

One common chemical in sunscreen can have devastating effects on coral reefs.