Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen
Have Explora Caribe Support sunscreen that is biodegradable and does not harm the coral reefs. There are many commercial sunscreens that are harmful to the sea reefs. Those sunscreens affect the grass beds and mangrove growth, on which creatures are dependent. Studies are out that have proven most commercial sunscreens are bad for the coral and for people’s health. There is tons of sunscreen that is washed off into the reef areas every year. Using these sunscreens while you are on land or sea means that the chemicals will eventually end up as wastewater that leaches into the sea it comes in contact with the coral. Guests should come prepared and be able to buy some harmless sunscreen in the Yucatán Peninsula. Either buy it from Explora, or be directed by Explora as to where to get some non-‐harmful sunscreen. Given that the coral reefs bring in a great deal of tourism to the area as well as food from it’s marine life, supporting the good sunscreen can be seen as a long term investment for businesses in the Yucatán to have a brighter future.
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