How Does Suntan Lotion Affect Coral
Jorah Grady
Mrs. Pipala
Oceanography
14 December 2015
Suntan Lotion Effects on Coral
In over 500 brands of sunscreen world wide, they contain a UV ray protectant called oxybenzone. This chemical is known to cause endocrine disruption and DNA destruction in coral reefs, associated with increased coral bleaching . Toxicity concentration is very high, according to The Washington Post, “ The damaging effects were seen in coral in concentrations of oxybenzone as low as 62 parts per trillion, which is equivalent to a drop of water in six and a half Olympic-sized swimming pools”(). Many people are not aware, or do not consider the choices they make and how it affects the environment. Between 4,000 to 6,000 tons of sunscreen containing oxybenzone
Mrs. Pipala
Oceanography
14 December 2015
Suntan Lotion Effects on Coral
In over 500 brands of sunscreen world wide, they contain a UV ray protectant called oxybenzone. This chemical is known to cause endocrine disruption and DNA destruction in coral reefs, associated with increased coral bleaching . Toxicity concentration is very high, according to The Washington Post, “ The damaging effects were seen in coral in concentrations of oxybenzone as low as 62 parts per trillion, which is equivalent to a drop of water in six and a half Olympic-sized swimming pools”(). Many people are not aware, or do not consider the choices they make and how it affects the environment. Between 4,000 to 6,000 tons of sunscreen containing oxybenzone