The sunscreen we wash off after a beach day is creating lasting problems for ocean life, according to new research. A study looking at over 110 scientific reports found that sunscreen pollution has spread to oceans worldwide, even reaching Antarctica. Each day, a beach with 1,000 visitors receives more than 35 kilograms of sunscreen in its waters. These chemicals enter the ocean when we swim and even when we shower at home, as regular water treatment plants can’t remove them. “This review indicates that current research has only scratched the surface of understanding how these chemicals can affect marine life,” … Continue reading Sunscreen Pollution: 35kg a Day Is Washing Into the Ocean