Chemical-free sunscreen is a hot topic right now — understandably so! The relationship between sunscreen ingredients and marine health is a huge concern, and often when we hear about what can be...
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Reef-Friendly Sunscreen Legislation: Palau and Hawaii Lead the Way
Jan 22, 2019
The Republic of Palau is an archipelago of over 500 islands and part of the Micronesia region in the western Pacific Ocean. It’s a beautiful spot for many sunscreened tourists and adventurists...
EcoConscious New Year’s Resolutions: An Ocean-Safe 2019
Jan 1, 2019
To our ecoconscious friends, old and new, welcome to a new year! As you reevaluate your commitments and resolve to foster new habits this year, we would like to encourage you to add safe sunscreen...
Regenerated Nylon, Ghost Nets, and How Our Rash Guards Encourage Recycling
Dec 21, 2018
You’ve ordered one of our new rash guards, made from recycled fishing nets and other discarded waste material. You’re excited about the fact that your purchase has encouraged the removal of ghost...
Florida Keys “Educate Over Legislate” Safe Sunscreen Program
Dec 6, 2018
A pilot program designed to test the concept of “educate over legislate” to protect the Florida Keys’ coral reefs is being kicked off by a part-time Key Largo resident. Currently being beta tested...
How to Reconnect to the Planet This Thanksgiving (And Feel Better, Too)
Nov 19, 2018
It is the time of year where we begin to think about all the things we are grateful for. We are thankful for our jobs, our families, our support systems, and all the good things we come across in...
Taking Time for Gratitude: 7 Things We’re Grateful for This Year
Nov 15, 2018
This Thanksgiving—as always—we are grateful for all of the work being done around the world to generate positive environmental change. We would like to recognize some of the great folks in our...
Protecting Palau Reefs: The True Inspiration for Stream2Sea!
Nov 5, 2018
Stream2Sea may be located in Florida, but it was conceived in Palau. “We were on a live-aboard, diving a spectacular reef when I noticed a sunscreen oil slick coming off a group of snorkelers,”...
Unscrambling the Alphabet Soup of Sunscreen Acronyms
Jul 2, 2018
It usually gets the most attention, but SPF may be the least important in the alphabet soup. It stands for Sun Protection Factor and can range from 10-100.
Simple Recipe for a Healthy Life (Just Remove Toxic Chemicals)
Jun 25, 2018
The ingredient lists on products can be dense and tough to decipher. We’ve compiled a list of some of the major chemicals you should try to avoid.