The use of sunscreen products worldwide leads to increased toxicity in marine ecosystems, as some of their components, such as oxybenzone, octocrylene, and para-aminobenzoic acid, can penetrate the water and have harmful effects on the living environment of our oceans.
Experts confirm that these substances have the ability to negatively impact the natural communities of marine organisms, such as corals, sea urchins, and various fish species, contributing to the further degradation of the ecological state of ecosystems.
Specialists note that chemical compounds from sunscreen products can cause the destruction of coral reefs, disruption of the growth processes of marine sea urchins, and pose toxic threats to marine life. The ongoing changes in climate and ocean pollution are putting the balance of marine ecosystems at risk, requiring urgent measures for their protection.
One of the main tasks set before specialists is to develop more benign alternatives for the replacement of harmful components in sunscreen products to minimize negative impacts on the ocean environment and preserve its rich biodiversity.
