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Which country banned coral-damaging sunscreens in marine parks?

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 6 August 2021

Which country banned coral-damaging sunscreens in marine parks?

A. Australia

B. Thailand

C. Sri Lanka

D. Maldives

Explanation:

Thailand has banned sunscreens containing chemicals that damage coral from all of its marine national parks. Concerns are growing that lotions tourists use for sun protection are harming slow-growing corals. The Thai Department of Conservation said four ingredients commonly found in sun creams were shown to destroy coral larvae, obstruct coral reproduction and cause reef bleaching.

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