Hawaii Bans Sale of Sunscreens that Harm Coral

Featured on Scubadiverlife:Did you know sunscreens containing oxybenzone have a toxic effect at a concentration equivalent to just one drop in six-and-a-half Olympic-size swimming pools?

 

Oxybenzone and octinoxate (both common ingredients in sunscreen) kill corals, cause genetic damage to marine life and increase reproductive diseases in creatures from sea urchins through to mammals. Hawaii is taking the bold step of banning the sale of sunscreens containing those chemicals, in a bid to protect Hawaii's marine life.

 

It's time to follow this great example and change to natural sunscreen - there are many to choose from and it's an easy way to protect yourself and the global ocean we ALL rely upon for our survival.https://scubadiverlife.com/hawaii-bans-sale-sunscreens-harm-coral/

Indonesia Pledges to Reduce Plastic Waste

Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Luhat Binsar Pandjaitan, has announced a pledge of up to $1 billion USD to reduce Indonesia’s plastic waste by 70 percent over the next eight years. He made the announcement at the 2017 World Oceans Summit in Nusa Dua, Bali. Luhat confirmed that Indonesia will be focusing on plastic alternatives and education initiatives to achieve their goal. Their plan is part of the global U.N. Clean Seas campaign to reduce major marine waste sources by 2022.Read more here: http://seasia.thescubanews.com/2017/03/29/indonesia-pledges-1-billion-to-reduce-plastic-waste/