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Hawaii considers ban on certain sunscreens to protect coral reefs

Hawaiian lawmakers are considering a ban on some popular sunscreens to protect coral reefs. Researchers found that oxybenzone, a UV filtering ingredient commonly found in lotions, harms the coral. Carter Evans got a firsthand look at the issue near Kona, Hawaii.
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