There has been a rapid increase in public, political, and scientific interest regarding the
impact of organic ultraviolet (UV) filters to coral reefs. Such filters are found in sunscreens …

Coral reefs are highly endangered ecosystems. The identification and quantification of
potential stress factors are essential to protect them. UV filters from sunscreens that are …

The occurrence of UV-filters in the environment has raised concerns over potentially
adverse impacts on corals. In this study, the concentrations of 13 UV-filters and 11 hormones …

Background Tropical coral reefs have been recognized for their significant ecological and
economical value. However, increasing anthropogenic disturbances have led to …

Ultraviolet (UV) filters and preservatives, which are common constituents of sunscreens and
other cosmetics, are reported as a threat for coastal coral reef ecosystems; however, few …

UV filters present in sunscreen and other cosmetics are directly released into the
environment during aquatic recreational activities. The extent to which the wide range of UV …

There is increasing evidence that sunscreen, more specifically the organic ultra-violet filters
(O-UVFs), are toxic for aquatic organisms. In the present study, we simulated an …

Coral reefs have been declining globally at a historically unprecedented rate. Ultraviolet
(UV) filters used in sunscreens may contribute to this decline at local scales, which has …

Marine ecosystems are increasingly threatened by the release of personal care products.
Among them, sunscreens are causing concern either for the effects on skin protection from …

Coral reefs are impacted by a variety of anthropogenic stressors including inputs of chemical
contaminants. Although data is currently limited, sunscreens containing ultraviolet (UV) …