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Ban the sale and use of sunscreens containing ingredients that damage corals

Submitted by Taianna O'Neill on Friday 23rd May 2025

Published on Friday 13th June 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Saturday 13th December 2025

Signatures: 94

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BANNED ~ biodiversity ~ Change ~ climate change ~ Coral ~ Damaged ~ Essential ~ Face ~ Fisheries ~ Friendly ~ Global ~ Marine ~ Ocean ~ Oxide ~ Promoting ~ Sale ~ Settings ~ Threats

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Ban the sale and use of sunscreens containing ingredients that damage corals

Petition Details

Research suggests that many sunscreens containing chemicals like oxybenzone harm coral reefs, causing bleaching & death. Coral reefs support marine life and protect coastlines. We think the Government must act to ban harmful sunscreens to protect marine ecosystems and promote reef-safe alternatives.

Additional Information

Coral reefs are essential for biodiversity, fisheries, and tourism but face threats from pollution and climate change. Research indicates that sunscreens that use mineral-based ingredients like zinc oxide do not harm marine life and are reef-safe. By banning certain sunscreens, we think the Government can reduce environmental damage and encourage eco-friendly products, setting a global example in ocean conservation.


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