A new report highlights the potential harmful effects of chemical compounds in sunscreens on marine environments, prompting calls for urgent investigation. These compounds, termed pseudo persistent pollutants, can cause bleaching and deformity in corals and reduce fish fertility. The booming sunscreen market, with expected sales of $13.6 billion by 2028, leads to significant contamination of oceans, with studies estimating thousands of tonnes of UV filters entering coral reefs annually. Research is currently limited, indicating a crucial need for comprehensive studies on the interactions of these chemicals with marine life.
The global sunscreen market is booming, with sales predicted to reach $13.6bn by 2028. However, urgent investigation is needed into their potential environmental impact.
An estimated 6,000-14,000 tonnes of UV filters are released each year into coral reef zones alone, leading scientists to emphasize the growing need for comprehensive studies.
What's particularly concerning is that these UV filters are considered pseudo persistent pollutants due to their continuous introduction into marine environments.
Current research has only scratched the surface of understanding how these chemicals can affect marine life, highlighting the urgency for further investigation.
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