The Pacific island of Palau is the first country to ban sunscreen which contains chemicals that are incredibly toxic to its coral reefs.
In a world first, the Pacific island of Palau has banned sunscreen containing chemicals that are"incredibly toxic" to its coral reefs.The ban covers ingredients found in sunscreen which can be toxic to wildlife species, including coralsPalau has already banned chemical sunscreens from Jellyfish Lake, a popular tourist destination
Stores selling prohibited sunscreen could face fines of up to US$1,000 , and bottles will be confiscated from tourists upon entry into the country. "When science tells us that a practice is damaging to coral reefs, to fish populations, or to the ocean itself, our people take note and our visitors do too," Mr Remengesau told the AFP news agency.
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