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4 days ago

Palau is set to become the first country to impose a widespread ban on sunscreen in an effort to protect its vulnerable coral reefs.

How do sunscreen products harm corals?
Scientists have been raising concerns about the impacts of sunscreen products on marine life for many years.

They are particularly worried over the role of two ingredients called oxybenzone and octinoxate. These are used as sun protection factors as they absorb ultraviolet light.

However, they are believed to make coral more susceptible to bleaching. Research published in 2015 showed that the oxybenzone could stunt the growth of baby corals and was toxic to several different coral species in laboratory tests.

"Oxybenxzone is probably the baddest actor out of the 10 chemicals that have been banned," said Dr Craig Downs, an expert on the impacts of sunscreens on marine life.

"It causes corals to bleach at lower temperatures, and it reduces their resilience to climate change."

www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46046064 ...

Palau to ban sunscreen to save coral reefs

bbc.com

The Pacific island nation becomes the first country to impose a widespread ban on sunscreen products.

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The Gilis - Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan shared Gili Shark Conservation's post.

5 days ago

Dive - Learn - Give Back during holiday season 🎅! Do research with Sharks, become a scientific diver and help to grow the Plastic Free Paradise campaign within the community of the Gilis. Take advantage of a special 2 weeks Xmas deal of the Gili Shark Conservation from December 23rd 2018 to January 6th 2019 and enjoy a 20% off!

For more details / direct booking send an email to sharks@gilisharkconservation.com. 💙💦Spend Xmas 🎅 with new friends while living on a paradise Island! Enjoy 20% discount by taking part in our 2 weeks Xmas package from December 23rd to January 6th 2019! 💚💫

Do your next Padi course level, become a Scientific Diver, become an Aware Shark Specialist and get involve with the local community! Check what it is to become a Shark Warrior! 💦💙 ...

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2 weeks ago

DEBRIS FREE FRIDAY

Every week tourists and locals all over Gili Trawangan come together to clean up the island. Be part of it and get a free Bintang!

Make a difference GiliFit

www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4gkUSJfiVoMake Gili Great Again! Every week Gilifit goes out to the beaches to clean them up and keep Gili as beautiful as it is. Everyone is welcome to help and get's... ...

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The Gilis - Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan

3 weeks ago

Curious how it is to build a new boutique hotel on the Gilis 🌴? Follow the adventures of Villa Nangka and find out. They love ❤️ to share some good vibes 😎 and vitamin sea 💦 with you! ...

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The Gilis - Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan

1 month ago

Treat yourself to a little retail therapy! 💞👙👗👠📿

Drop by at Oceans5Dive today and shop for vintage clothes & books, eat delicious snacks or just relax and have a cold beer. Everything will be special priced and some items will even be for free.

All proceeds will go to towards our close friends of the Lombok Rescue Movement - LRM.They have been working non-stop since the earthquake and are doing an absolute incredible job.

Tag your friends, invite your guests and see you soon! ...

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