06-08-2016, 05:02 AM
There are indications that oxybenzene sunscreen is contributing to the coral reef bleaching.
http://time.com/4080985/sunscreen-coral-reefs/
Once the coral dies, the sea life dependent on the ecosystem either die or move on.
People secrete oils and chemicals (ammonia) from their skin that is toxic to coral. Touching coral will kill it. Enough people touching the coral will kill a reef.
The Great Barrie Reef in Australia is dying faster and on a much larger scale than around Hawaii.
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/image...OUefjC46ag
The oceans are also becoming more acidic due to CO2 concentration levels increasing at ground level and in the ocean.
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/ocean...athe-20343
"Aloha also means goodbye. Aloha!"
http://time.com/4080985/sunscreen-coral-reefs/
Once the coral dies, the sea life dependent on the ecosystem either die or move on.
People secrete oils and chemicals (ammonia) from their skin that is toxic to coral. Touching coral will kill it. Enough people touching the coral will kill a reef.
The Great Barrie Reef in Australia is dying faster and on a much larger scale than around Hawaii.
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/image...OUefjC46ag
The oceans are also becoming more acidic due to CO2 concentration levels increasing at ground level and in the ocean.
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/ocean...athe-20343
"Aloha also means goodbye. Aloha!"
*Japanese tourist on bus through Pahoa, "Is this still America?*