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Oxybenzone is harmful to coral reefs.

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SUPPORTED
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11 sources for · 0 against

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Is it true that Oxybenzone is harmful to coral reefs?

Yes. Multiple reference and peer-reviewed sources state that oxybenzone is harmful to corals, causing bleaching, larval mortality, and DNA damage, with several jurisdictions banning it over coral toxicity. A few sources only note oxybenzone as a harmful substance or a possible hazard without directly asserting coral harm.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 11 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 11
Oxybenzone
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Oxybenzone. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxybenzone

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Environmental issues with coral reefs
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Environmental issues with coral reefs. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_issues_with_coral_reefs

Damage of Oxybenzone in Sunscreen to Coral Reefs
2022
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Miao, Z. (2022). Damage of Oxybenzone in Sunscreen to Coral Reefs. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.54097/ijbls.v1i1.2273

Dangers of Oxybenzone in Sunscreens on Coral Reefs: Proposed Policy Approaches
2024
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Florent, Y., Nemoto, M., Pratt, V., Rowley, A., & Villegas, M. I. (2024). Dangers of Oxybenzone in Sunscreens on Coral Reefs: Proposed Policy Approaches. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.38126/jspg240106

Can certain sunscreen products damage coral reefs?
2021
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Can certain sunscreen products damage coral reefs?. (2021). skeptics.stackexchange.com. https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/50224/can-certain-sunscreen-products-damage-coral-reefs

Acute toxicity of the UV filter oxybenzone to the coral Galaxea fascicularis
2021
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J., C. A., Michael, G., & Cheryl, C. (2021). Acute toxicity of the UV filter oxybenzone to the coral Galaxea fascicularis. inis.iaea.org. https://inis.iaea.org/records/qc1e1-9ah15

Can Sunscreens Harm Coral Reefs? Addressing Environmental Concerns and Offering Practical Recommendations.
2018
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Zirwas, M. J. & Andrasik, W. (2018). Can Sunscreens Harm Coral Reefs? Addressing Environmental Concerns and Offering Practical Recommendations.. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30207523/

Efeitos e Impactos dos Protetores Solares em Recifes de Corais: Uma Revisão Bibliográfica
2024
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Wilton, S. & Helen, S. (2024). Efeitos e Impactos dos Protetores Solares em Recifes de Corais: Uma Revisão Bibliográfica. zenodo.org. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14201237

Skincare Chemicals and Marine Lifedot gov iconhttps icon
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Skincare Chemicals and Marine Lifedot gov iconhttps icon. (n.d.). oceanservice.noaa.gov. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/sunscreen-corals.html

Sustainability Made Simple
2019
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Byrd, R. & DeMates, L. (2019). Sustainability Made Simple. play.google.com. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=i_KaDwAAQBAJ&source=gbs_api

Coral Reef Studies of Japan
2018
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Iguchi, A. & Hongo, C. (2018). Coral Reef Studies of Japan. play.google.com. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=cphMDwAAQBAJ&source=gbs_api

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