Reef-safe sunscreens are a ... oxybenzone — found in many popular sunscreen lotions and sprays in the U.S. — are contributing to the deterioration of coral reefs, which are essential for ...

A group of manufacturers have formed what they call the Safe Sunscreen Council. They welcomed the move. "Palau's move to ban ingredients that have been know to cause damage to coral reefs is the ...

HONOLULU— Sunscreens containing ... a bleaching effect in corals.” Coral reefs are critical ecosystems for Hawai‘i, protecting its shorelines, entertaining thousands of snorkelers and divers each year ...