• Sunscreen Use Assessment Presentation

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    Name: Sunscreen Use Assessment Presentation
    Date: August 22, 2019
    Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM HST
    Event Description:
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    Beginning in 2021, it will be illegal to sell sunscreens containing oxybenzone and/or octinoxate, two common chemicals found to be harmful to coral reef ecosystems, in the state of Hawaii. To understand the impact of this ban, we conducted beach-goer surveys at beaches adjacent to coral reefs on Oahu and Hawaii Island, to answer:
    • How aware are people of the effects of sunscreen chemicals on corals?
    • Where do people learn about this issue?
    • How prevalent are these chemicals in sunscreens used in Hawaii?
    • Are people willing to switch to reef-friendly options?
    Presentation by: Dr. Arielle Levine San Diego State University CSS contractor, NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program 


     
    Location:
    Natural Energy Lab of Hawai'i Authority (NELHA)
    Hale Iako Bldg., Rm. 119
    73-987 Makako Bay Drive
    Date/Time Information:
    Thursday, August 22nd
    5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
    Light Refreshments 
    Contact Information:
    Any questions, please email Cindi Punihaole Kennedy
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