Here is a summary of the House (HB450) & Senate (SB1150) bills. SENATE: Prohibits the use or application of sunscreen or cosmetics containing oxybenzone and other chemicals harmful to the coral reefs within a nature preserve or marine life conservation district unless it is a prescription. Requires all commercial operators who visit these areas to inform…
Read MoreAlthough coral reefs occupy less than 1% of the ocean floor, they are home to more than 25% of the ocean’s marine life. Coral reefs play a critical role in maintaining a healthy ocean ecosystem and supply habitat for a myriad of ocean species. They also provide protection to coastal areas from large storms and…
Read MoreFor years we have slathered our bodies in sunscreen without considering how these products may affect our health and our environment. The good news is that sunscreen manufacturers are increasingly creating products that replace harmful chemicals in favor of naturally-derived ingredients. Still, it can be difficult to find these brands on store shelves, not to…
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Read MoreCoral reefs are big business. In the U.S. alone, it is estimated that reefs generate over a billion dollars in annual gross revenue for coastal communities. It should be no surprise, then, that the livelihood of businesses such as dive shops, tour operators, and fishing charters depend directly on healthy coral reefs. But the pace…
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