[Coral-List] Oxybenzone effects on coral
Eugene Shinn
eugeneshinn at mail.usf.edu
Thu Feb 2 11:53:09 EST 2017
Coral list readers are probably aware of the current concern over the
negative effects of Oxybenzone and other chemicals found in most
sunscreens have on corals. Here is video (provided by Craig Downs) of a
recent hearing in Hawaii where there is now a Bill to ban use of
sunscreens containing these chemicals.
Oxybenzone is most likely to have negative effects in the Florida
Keys not only from swimmers but from household drains. It should be
noted that household and hotel sewage in the Florida Keys (both from
septic tanks and other sewage systems) goes into the shallow ground
water. Previous studies demonstrate that shallow ground water moves
offshore toward areas of coral growth. Oxybenzone is also found in
shampoo, lip balm, and other cosmetics that ultimately go down the
drain. Gene https://www.facebook.com/civilbeat/videos/1431047140261343/
-- http://www.civilbeat.org/2017/01/bill-banning-many-sunscreen-products-advances-in-house/
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