Apparently there’s a popular narrative that combines “pro-science” petrochemical PR and “stop blaming consumers” rhetoric to arrive at the conclusion that coral toxicology is pseudoscience and benzophenones are safe for both corals and humans. https://t.co/9sGqU0ZLlz https://t.co/3vuOVlzsEE
Toxicopathological Effects of the Sunscreen UV Filter, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), on Coral Planulae and Cultured Primary Cells and Its Environmental Contamination in Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Throughout the discussions, users frequently cite scientific findings, such as the minimum concentration of oxybenzone damaging corals being 62 ppt, and emphasize the harmful effects chemicals in sunscreens have on marine ecosystems. The tone often underscores urgency and concern, with words like 'alarming,' 'killing reefs,' and 'hazard,' illustrating a sense of environmental crisis and calling for alternatives like mineral-based sunscreens. This choice of words and context clearly reflect a collective recognition of the research's significant environmental impact.
Most discussions strongly agree that oxybenzone in sunscreens poses a significant threat to coral reefs, with posts emphasizing the toxic effects and environmental risks.
Participants display high curiosity and concern, citing scientific studies, specific chemical effects, and environmental implications, indicating keen engagement.
Many discussions reference detailed research, mention specific chemicals like oxybenzone, and suggest alternative protective methods, reflecting deep involvement with the topic.
Several posts highlight the critical environmental consequences and call for action or policy change, underscoring the perceived high impact of the research findings.
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- Oxybenzone, a chemical in sunscreens, poses toxic risks to corals by causing bleaching, deformities, DNA damage, and disrupting skeleton formation, especially under sunlight.
- Experiments showed that corals and their cells are more vulnerable to oxybenzone in light conditions, with lower lethal concentrations compared to darkness, indicating increased phototoxicity.
- Oxybenzone contamination levels in reef waters vary across locations like Hawaii and the US Virgin Islands, often exceeding levels harmful to corals, raising environmental concerns about its presence in marine ecosystems.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyPlease respect environmental laws, whatever country you find yourself in or however logical you find them to be. Coral caretakers wrote these sunscreen regulations. They are minimizing risks posed by climate to coral, not distracting from them. https://t.co/1bKy5D2sH2 https://t.co/jyiYxFEZq5
Dos factores a considerar en toda discusión sobre protector solar son que 1) es mercado muy lucrativo https://t.co/3TMRJVwXbS y 2) puede ser poco ecológico en muchos casos https://t.co/JuY6XGittd.
【参考文献1/2】 Toxicopathological Effects of the Sunscreen UV Filter, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), on Coral Planulae and Cultured Primary Cells and Its Environmental Contamination in Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands https://t.co/4qgdKycK6q
I don't know about bleaching, but this paper certainly finds evidence of oxybenzone toxicity: Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology February 2016, Volume 70, Issue 2, pp 265–288 https://t.co/EqkFoWwceX Comments?
Un detalle. El protector solar es un mercado muy lucrativo https://t.co/3TMRJVwXbS pero poco ecológico en muchos casos https://t.co/JuY6XGittd.
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@WilhelmArnesen @suchnerve https://t.co/FvPcmxKr8u Less "sunscreen destroys reefs" More "these two chemicals that are used in sunscreens destroy reefs" Sunscreen and reefs can be friends, just not ones with the two offending chemicals
@ferrzavala Por si quieres considerar que no contenga Oxibenzone, al parecer es el diablo.
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@detroitnews They've been bleaching, chemicals in sunscreen have been killing reefs for many years.https://t.co/AZZpErivsY
Alarming facts: Sunscreen is killing the Oceans & our planets life support system. The lowest concentration of oxybenzone that has been shown to damage corals is 62 parts per trillion (ppt). https://t.co/p96AM7xkL1
https://t.co/3MKk8MuJS7
@mayemusk But we also have responsibility to use the right kind of sun protection or else….. https://t.co/oqy7cM6hwc
@DanNeidle Sunscreen is killing the Oceans and our planets life support system The lowest concentration of oxybenzone that has been shown to damage corals is 62 parts per trillion (ppt). https://t.co/iafcoUEwcB Indirect huge costs to society. Hats, clothing and shade are much cheaper.
The orignal science paper that demonstrated that oxybenzone, a chemical in many sunscreens, causes coral bleaching and is incredibly toxic to juvenile corals - killing the next generation and creating "zombies." Read the science at https://t.co/Eq1ojBm6RE https://t.co/E4cYVo07pZ
Please respect environmental laws, whatever country you find yourself in or however logical you find them to be. Coral caretakers wrote these sunscreen regulations. They are minimizing risks posed by climate to coral, not distracting from them. https://t.co/1bKy5D2sH2 https://t.co/jyiYxFEZq5
【参考文献1/2】 Toxicopathological Effects of the Sunscreen UV Filter, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), on Coral Planulae and Cultured Primary Cells and Its Environmental Contamination in Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands https://t.co/4qgdKycK6q
@Rehema1234 Thank you ☺️ In current sunscreens, some UV filters like oxybenzone are used as UV filters. In my project, I'm making MAAs to use as UV filters instead of commercial UV filters like oxybenzone. https://t.co/iV8LUDEA71
RT @selmajusufovic2: Toxicopathological Effects of the Sunscreen UV Filter, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), on Coral Planulae and Cultured … h…
Toxicopathological Effects of the Sunscreen UV Filter, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), on Coral Planulae and Cultured … https://t.co/eJgmH3ei13 Oxybenzone poses a hazard to coral reef conservation and threatens the resiliency of coral reefs to climate change #prescottchem
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RT @Unpop_Science: Apparently there’s a popular narrative that combines “pro-science” petrochemical PR and “stop blaming consumers” rhetori…
Apparently there’s a popular narrative that combines “pro-science” petrochemical PR and “stop blaming consumers” rhetoric to arrive at the conclusion that coral toxicology is pseudoscience and benzophenones are safe for both corals and humans. https://t.co/9sGqU0ZLlz https://t.co/3vuOVlzsEE
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@RyanMarino @FeministRabble This study suggests yes: https://t.co/7vC4VvcYXh
สารกันแดดที่ทำให้เกิด coral bleaching ที่มีการศึกษาหลักๆจะเปน chemical sunscreen พวก oxybenzone นะคะ ถ้าเลี่ยงมาใช้ physical sunscreen อย่าง zinc/titanium dioxide จะปลอดภัยกับปะการังและตัวคนมากกว่า แต่มีข้อเสียคือต้องเติมบ่อยๆจ้า https://t.co/FSH1veKZsX https://t.co/QMCDUnbPdh
Here are the summary of the studies. cc: labmuffin Links: https://t.co/NAnekjh1mH https://t.co/V90Vtc3Z9O https://t.co/K85GaySvp2 https://t.co/GMlx1QlKKY https://t.co/t1QRuQ3iiS
RT @PabloRichly: Dos factores a considerar en toda discusión sobre protector solar son que 1) es mercado muy lucrativo https://t.co/3TMRJVw…
Dos factores a considerar en toda discusión sobre protector solar son que 1) es mercado muy lucrativo https://t.co/3TMRJVwXbS y 2) puede ser poco ecológico en muchos casos https://t.co/JuY6XGittd.
New study finds even the smallest amounts of #oxybenzone in #sunscreen can harm coral reefs. What's the answer? Zinc! https://t.co/srgkNMtF0P #safersunscreen #naturalbeauty #natural #organic #skincare #organicskincare
@birdmoths @caromholland i'm not hostile towards the protesters, but it feels like somewhat misplaced focus, given that deforestation and #climatechange are of great concern to hawaii as a sacred space https://t.co/TTEqBxreYH https://t.co/qfjUDt9wf8 https://t.co/yV8JAeGSTq
@takz999 @EbiyOLuN6zy3e30 @fm21wannuumui それって オキシベンゾンを一定量サンゴが摂取したら白化する ってのと同じだろ 英語読めるならこれ読んでクレメンス https://t.co/oOaUBba0BD
@Peasweat2 @ChrissieGrech @dad_centrist Just found some research from 2015 in Hawaii https://t.co/5SRjIDDx48
@1GrumpyOldBloke @Peasweat2 @ChrissieGrech @dad_centrist Drat - you beat me to it! Link to research is https://t.co/5SRjIDDx48
@GeorgeMonbiot @GarnierUK Check the ingredients first too: https://t.co/xbBswoimoC
@sawsharkman @synapse101 @ConversationEDU Why do you say there is little evidence? There have been quite a few studies published that suggest a threat. Like this one: https://t.co/qQ7yLhn0KV
RT @oceaneverblue: RESEARCH PAPER // Toxicopathological Effects of the Sunscreen UV Filter, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), on Coral Planulae…
RT @oceaneverblue: RESEARCH PAPER // Toxicopathological Effects of the Sunscreen UV Filter, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), on Coral Planulae…
RESEARCH PAPER // Toxicopathological Effects of the Sunscreen UV Filter, Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), on Coral Planulae and Cultured Primary Cells and Its Environmental Contamination in Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Downs et al. 2016. #keeptheoceaneverblue
RT @WellBlest: Looking at Maui’s beautiful coral reef reserve. Did you know #coralreefs are getting poisoned by #toxic-chemicals that we ap…
Looking at Maui’s beautiful coral reef reserve. Did you know #coralreefs are getting poisoned by #toxic-chemicals that we apply to our skin before we swim? Choose #ecofriendly #environmentally wise products. Always. #seaturtles #findingNemo https://t.co/mnv3T5bhEG
I don't know about bleaching, but this paper certainly finds evidence of oxybenzone toxicity: Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology February 2016, Volume 70, Issue 2, pp 265–288 https://t.co/EqkFoWwceX Comments?
@ProfTerryHughes @ReclaimAnglesea Paywalled article of relevance: https://t.co/G53EOgICCD
@172Kyle @CynthiaSmoot https://t.co/98ygIHBMK3
Un detalle. El protector solar es un mercado muy lucrativo https://t.co/3TMRJVwXbS pero poco ecológico en muchos casos https://t.co/JuY6XGittd.
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