Studies have raised the concern that active ingredients in sunscreen, such as oxybenzone and octocrylene, pose a threat not only to the reefs but also to our own health.
Oxybenzone causes allergic skin reactions, behaves like a hormone disruptor in many studies, and may cause more harm to children.
Octocrylene has been linked to aquatic toxicity, with the potential to harm coral health. It is often contaminated with benzophenone, which is known to cause cancer.
We have partnered with reef-safe sunscreens that not only protect us from harmful chemicals but will also protect the richest reefs in the world!
If you would like to purchase reef-safe sunscreens online, head on to Stream2Sea's website and use our coupon code PAPUA-DIVING to save 10% on your purchase!
If you did not get the chance to purchase them before arrival, do not worry because we also have locally-made reef-safe sunscreens available at the resort shop.
Take part in preserving your health and protecting the reefs by using reef-safe sunscreen at all times.
References:
https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/report/the-trouble-with-sunscreen-chemicals/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/08/15/sunscreen-chemical-mineral-safety/
