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Corals and sea anemones turn sunscreen into toxins – understanding how could help save coral reefs

  • Written by Djordje Vuckovic, PhD candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University
Corals and sea anemones turn sunscreen into toxins – understanding how could help save coral reefsMany places have banned sunscreens with certain chemicals in an attempt to help protect coral reefs.Westend61 via Getty Images

Sunscreen bottles are frequently labeled as “reef-friendly” and “coral-safe.” These claims generally mean that the lotions replaced oxybenzone – a chemical that can harm corals – with...

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