Protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays shouldn't come at the expense of underwater ecosystems. But what is reef-safe sunscreen, and will it actually protect marine life? Each year, 4,000 to ...

Several years ago, scientists started to raise the alarm about the potential harm sunscreen might have on coral reefs and other marine life. That has led to more research, bans on certain sunscreen ...

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There’s no better time to consider the ways your purchasing decisions impact the planet than during Earth Month. The personal products you use every day can be a significant source of water pollution ...

Sunscreen is undeniably the most important part of your daily beauty routine, full stop. Protecting your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays is paramount; yes, even if it's raining or cloudy out or you ...

Climate change, pollution and ocean-dependent industries are slowly damaging coral reefs around the world. There's something else -- something seemingly innocent -- that could be contributing to the ...

Reef "beauty salons" staffed by tiny cleaner fish aren t just for parasite removal they may also shape the microbial life of the entire ecosystem. A fascinating new study shows these bustling fish ...

Eating local, sustainably caught fish is a priority for many South Carolinians who want to eat healthy and support the coastal economy. But eating fish is not without potential risks – fish ...