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These Tiny Beads Are Designed To Soak Up The Sunblock Chemical That’s Killing Coral

By Adele Peters | Fast Company  A tiny amount of oxybenzone, a UV-blocking chemical that’s commonly found in sunscreen, can stunt and deform the growth of coral reefs, sometimes killing the coral. In Hawaii, lawmakers are attempting to ban the sunscreens that contain the chemical so snorkelers don’t unwittingly destroy the reefs they visit. But until that happens–and until people…

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