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Sunscreens can hurt the marine environment – here’s how to choose one that’s healthy for you and the sea

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par Anneliese Hodge, PhD Researcher, Ecotoxicology, Plymouth Marine Laboratory

Choosing which sunscreen to use can be mind-boggling. Should you choose one with the highest sun protection factor (SPF) or another with “reef-safe” or “coral-friendly” credentials? Is it best to opt for a spray or a lotion? What’s the difference between a mineral or chemical-based formula?

On my ventures to the beach to snorkel and surf, I am forever seeing a greasy slick on the surface of the water, especially on busy summer days. This led me to question, does the sunscreen I wear wash off of me into the sea and cause harm to the marine environment? After three years of research,…

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