- Statement 1: Palau indeed became the first country in the world to ban "coral reef-toxic" sunscreens. The ban came into effect on January 1, 2020, targeting specific chemicals found in sunscreens that are harmful to marine life, particularly corals. This statement is true. - Statement 2: Chemicals such as oxybenzone (also known as benzophenone-3) and octinoxate (also known as octyl methoxycinnamate) are common ingredients in chemical sunscreens that absorb UV light. Research has shown that these chemicals can cause coral bleaching, DNA damage, and deformities in coral larvae. This statement is true.