Hawaii approves bill banning sunscreen with reef-killing chemicals

Hawaii approves bill banning sunscreen with reef-killing chemicals

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the harmful effects of certain sunscreen chemicals, oxybenzone and octinoxate, on coral reefs. These chemicals, found in many popular sunscreen brands, filter and absorb UV rays but cause coral bleaching by eliminating algae and nutrients. A 2015 study highlighted the damage in regions like Hawaii, the US Virgin Islands, and Israel. Even a small amount of sunscreen can harm delicate reef systems and disrupt marine wildlife development.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the reported impact of just one drop of sunscreen on reef systems?

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In what ways can sunscreen disrupt the development of marine wildlife?

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