The well-known Australian sunscreen and cosmetics business that claims to be “reef friendly” faces legal action in the US and allegations its sunscreens are harmful to the environment.
In this sunscreen guide, we’ll go over how sunscreen affects both ocean and human health, plus what to look for and what to avoid when buying products.
Sharing sunscreen with family and friends is part and parcel of any trip to the seaside. Now, researchers have discovered that the seagrass Posidonia oceanica also partakes, accumulating ultraviolet filters contained in such products and cosmetics. This discovery is raising concerns about the potential effect on important seagrass ecosystems, though the full ramifications remain unclear. […]