coral reef

Hawaii also banned the sale and distribution of similar sunscreens, which contain chemicals that lead to coral bleaching.
“We must meet our duty, at every opportunity, to educate international visitors about how Palau has lasted in this uniquely untouched natural state for so long.”
“This bill is a small first step worldwide to really caring about our corals," Gov. David Ige (D) said.
Studies show that chemicals in popular sunscreen brands are extremely harmful to coral reef.
A diver’s video of a swim off the coast of Bali is exposing the shocking epidemic of ocean pollution in Indonesia and around the world.
As doors open to the island nation, conservation efforts are underway.
Government officials say the reef is zoned for cruise ship anchors even though it's illegal to damage coral in the Cayman Islands.
These images show the dire threat to the world's reefs, which hold some 25 percent of marine life.