- Scientists have found why Oxybenzone, a common chemical in sunscreen, can have devastating effects on coral reefs: corals and sea anemones can turn it into a deadly toxin activated by light https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sunscreen-damage-coral-reef-oxybenzone 63 comments science
- One common chemical in sunscreen can have devastating effects on coral reefs. Now, scientists know why. 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. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sunscreen-damage-coral-reef-oxybenzone 49 comments science
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