- 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.
Read the following and choose the correct statement(s) : The Pacific nation of Palau became the first country to ban "Coral reef-toxic" sunscreens. Chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate that are present in most of the sunscreens, absorb UV light and are thus harmful to the Corals. Choose the correct option :
Asked in PPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Pollution (Marine Pollution: Sources (oil spills, plastics, sewage), impacts, prevention strategies.)
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