When visiting Belize it is important to use sunscreen, particularly if you have fair skin, because the sun in this region can be very strong. Standard sunscreen can cause serious damage to the environment. This is especially true for the reefs that are located just offshore the Belizean coastline. It's important to choose reef-safe sunblock.We explain what it means to be'reef safe', how you can use this product and ways that you can avoid using sunscreen.Why is regular sunscreen harmful to corals?Regular sunscreens contain oxybenzone and octinoxate. Both of these compounds are harmful to fragile ocean ecosystems including coral reefs.The…
