The science is clear: oxybenzone kills coral larva at incredibly low concentrations. But until now, it’s been less clear what happens in the human body at exposures similar to those seen at your average beach or swimming pool.
Do you choose ‘reef-safe’ products because they are kinder to the planet? I did, and even started Stream2Sea to specifically focus on healthy rivers and oceans. Of course, healthy people are...
Some companies have removed oxybenzone from their products to reduce their toxic impact on the planet, but have replaced that ingredient with other, possibly also toxic, alternatives. Read your ingredents!
Increasing reserach is showing that many chemicals in sunscreens are endocrine disruptors and are otherwise harmful. FDA regulations are only beginning to catch up.
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...