Knowledge is the first step to protection.
Science-backed articles about sunscreen chemicals, reef damage, and practical steps every Australian can take to protect our marine ecosystems.
How Sunscreen Chemicals Damage Coral Reefs
Oxybenzone and octinoxate are found in over 3,500 sunscreen products worldwide. Here's exactly how they cause coral bleaching, DNA damage, and reef death — and what the science says.
The Australian Guide to Reef-Safe Sunscreen
"Reef-safe" isn't a regulated term in Australia. Learn how to read ingredient labels, understand what truly protects reefs, and find sunscreens that work for your skin and the ocean.
Your Shower Is Harming the Reef — Here's How
You don't need to be at the beach to contribute to reef damage. Sunscreen chemicals wash down the drain, enter wastewater treatment plants, and eventually reach our oceans and rivers.
The Great Barrier Reef: Sunscreen's Silent Threat
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has lost over 50% of its coral since 1995. While climate change is the primary driver, sunscreen chemicals compound the damage in ways most people don't realise.
What Hawaii and Palau Can Teach Australia About Reef Protection
Hawaii banned oxybenzone and octinoxate in 2021. Palau went further, banning all reef-toxic sunscreens. What can Australia learn from these pioneering policies?
5 Ways to Protect Your Skin Without Chemical Sunscreen
UPF clothing, shade, timing, and mineral-based alternatives. A practical guide to staying sun-safe while keeping harmful chemicals out of the water.
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