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Protecting reefs by banning sunscreen

Posted 3rd November 20183rd November 2018 DiverLeave a commentPosted in Diving, Environment

The Pacific island of Palau is soon to introduce a ban on sunscreen in an attempt to protect its coral reefs. The ban which is due to become law in 2020 will restrict the sale and use of sunscreens that contain any of 10 different chemicals that are toxic to marine life. Skin care products […]

Drowning in Plastic

Posted 7th October 20188th October 2018 DiverPosted in Environment

Drowning in Plastic Our blue planet is facing one its biggest threats in human history. Trillions of pieces of plastic are choking the very lifeblood of our earth, and every marine animal, from the smallest plankton to the largest mammals, is being affected. But can we turn back this growing plastic tide before it is […]