Student‑backed bill to clarify ‘reef safe’ sunscreen labeling moves forward unanimously AB 1744 would prohibit labeling or advertising sunscreen as 'reef safe' or similar claims if the product contains chemical UV filters linked in testimony to coral harm; the measure, sponsored by a high‑school Eco Club, passed the committee with no recorded opposition.

A new student-backed bill in California aims to hold sunscreen companies accountable for "reef safe" claims, ensuring our oceans stay protected from harmful chemicals!

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Mangrove propagules floating along with plastic debris during ocean cleanup

Mangrove propagules are being collected in an orange bucket for later transplantation

Volunteers performing a mangrove restoration effort

Mangrove propagules found floating along with debris during ocean plastic recovery tie our #cleanup, #mangroverestoration, and #coralprotection efforts together, as mangroves are known to mitigate #oceanacidification in adjacent waters. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean

Restoration in progress

Restoration site

pH testing

Through natural biogeochemical cycling, mangroves are known to mitigate ocean acidification in adjacent tropical waters. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Ocean Cleanup #WetlandRestoration #CoralProtection #OceanAcidification

Mangrove propagules floating along with plastic debris

Propagules

Propagules in orange bucket

Mangrove propagules found floating along with debris during ocean plastic recovery tie our cleanup, mangrove, and coral protection efforts together. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Ocean Cleanup #WetlandRestoration #CoralProtection #OceanAcidification

Coastal cleanup crew

We are surfers, sailors, divers, scientists, and activists on a hero’s journey to recover ocean plastic, restore mangroves, mitigate ocean acidification, and save coral. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #OceanCleanup #WetlandRestoration #CoralProtection #OceanAcidification

A Deep Dive into Preserving and Protecting Coral Reefs The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is committed to coral protection. Through the Deepwater Conservation Initiative, aquarium diver Jason Shermeta has joined a team dedicated to coral restorati...

CORAL REEF PERSPECTIVE: A Deep Dive into Preserving and Protecting Coral Reefs

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