There’s a Sunscreen Sea Talk at Maui Ocean Center on Monday, Nov. 13. The event is presented by Dr. Craig Downs, Ph.D, the Executive Director of the Haereticus Environmental Laboratory. He’s one of the leading researchers in the field of sunscreen pollution and its effects on coral reefs. He’ll discuss sunscreen pollution and how it hurts Hawaii's reefs. Seating is limited, so … [Read more...] about Sunscreen Sea Talk at Maui Ocean Center
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Maui County Council will maybe possibly take up Oxybenzone sunscreen ban
Earlier this year, the Hawaii state Legislature took up a few bills that would have addressed sunscreen containing oxybenzone, a chemical that both helps humans prevent skin cancer but also may harm coral reefs. SB 1150 would have required "the University of Hawaii to conduct a study on the effects of sunscreen on Hawaii's coral reefs and report to the Legislature." HB 600 … [Read more...] about Maui County Council will maybe possibly take up Oxybenzone sunscreen ban
2017 MauiTime Green Issue: What is reef-safe sunscreen and how to find it
Sunscreen has turned into a daily-use product in households across Hawaii. With rising concerns about skin cancer, it's become a product you apply before you go outdoors, not just to the beach. The problem is the substance in sunscreen that blocks UV rays on humans isn't so good for our ocean’s coral reefs. In fact, the issue is so pronounced the Hawaii bill SB 1150 aims to ban … [Read more...] about 2017 MauiTime Green Issue: What is reef-safe sunscreen and how to find it