(NEW YORK) — The Earth’s coral reefs, some of the most diverse and valuable ecosystems in the world, are facing a number of serious threats. Beyond large-scale events like climate change, local ...

Scientists are growing concerned that chemicals leached into the ocean from beach showers could be doing serious damage to one of the most vulnerable marine species. A report on Undark described how ...

A scientific journal article co-authored by two Maui County Council members documents how sunscreen washed off at beach showers poses a threat to shore and marine ecosystems. Craig Downs, Ph.D., is ...

There’s no doubt about it — the earth is hotter than it’s ever been. You can probably thank climate change for that, along with the fact that the amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the ...

Ecotoxicologist Craig Downs describes his main work goal as “preventing zombies”—communities of coral or other marine creatures that appear to be thriving, but upon closer inspection, turn out to be ...

The chemicals found in sunscreens are becoming an increasing presence in our ocean. But there are still significant gaps in our understanding of how they might affect marine ecosystems, according to a ...

The bill is expected to be signed into law by Governor Albert Bryan in July. Lawmakers in the U.S. Virgin Islands approved a bill that would ban the sale of sunscreens with ingredients that ...