Damage of Oxybenzone in Sunscreen to Coral Reefs

Authors

  • Zichen Miao

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/ijbls.v1i1.2273

Keywords:

Coral reef, Benzophenone, Sunscreen, Destroy, Protect

Abstract

Coral reef is a kind of reef, which is distributed in the warm shallow sea. It is made up of coral skeleton. Different coral individuals are bound together by connecting substances and live in groups for generations. Coral reefs provide spaces of different sizes, where many fish, shrimps, shellfish, algae and other kinds of marine life inhabit, grow and multiply. Cryophyte is symbiotic in polyps. Yellow algae is an algae plant, which absorbs sunlight and provides nutrients for corals through photosynthesis. Global warming will cause the sea level to rise, which will seriously threaten the survival of corals. In addition to the vicious impact of global warming on the marine ecological environment, oxybenzone in sunscreen and other skin care products has been detected in marine and freshwater entertainment areas, and oxybenzone will accumulate in aquatic animals and degrade into toxic substances. This paper analyzes the main causes of coral reef destruction, and puts forward corresponding protection measures.

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Published

02-11-2022

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How to Cite

Miao, Z. (2022). Damage of Oxybenzone in Sunscreen to Coral Reefs. International Journal of Biology and Life Sciences, 1(1), 17-19. https://doi.org/10.54097/ijbls.v1i1.2273