Sunscreen lotion threat to coral

Posted on June 1, 2008 at 12:00 pm.
Filed Under Nature |

Coral Reef According to a new study commissioned by the European Commission, Sun screen lotions used by beach-going tourists are a major threat to coral. Coral reefs are among the most biologically productive and diverse of ecosystems, and directly sustain half a billion people. Even small doses of chemical compounds in sunscreen and other personal skin care products provoked large discharges of coral mucous within 18 to 48 hours. An estimated 4,000 to 6,000 tonnes of sunscreen are released annually in reef areas.

(Photo Source:flickr.com/photos/derekalfonso/415149907/) 

Subscribe to our RSS feed
Related Posts :

, ,

Receive interesting news from all around the world right in your inbox daily. Enter Your email. We keep your email address safe.:


Comments

Leave a Reply