Reef Protection Factor: Helping you choose marine-safe products video transcript

Every year, over 14,000 tons of sunscreen wash off us into the sea, and what protects us can be lethal to coral reefs.
Hawaiian lawmakers are considering a ban on some popular sunscreen to protect coral reefs.
Ethical manufacturer Stream to sea saw the need for change.
More than 80% of sunscreen brands contain chemicals that are toxic to the reefs.
We took the problem head on and created the world's first sunscreen.
That's not just safe for coral, it helps it grow.
Coral care a reef feeding sunscreen with a new certification label.
Reef protection factor, proven through independent coral testing at the University of Derby.
We saw an astounding 29% boost of coral growth compared to adding nothing to the water.
Coral care has gone worldwide alongside partner organisations in Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Bahamas, the UK and the US.
But one product with RPF is not enough.
With the University of Derby, we have outlined the rules of RPF and established independent testing centres so other brands can test their products for reef safety.
Our unique formula is now available for any brand to create their own reef positive sunscreen.
We encourage all sun care brands to work towards making RPF as important as SPF.

Reef Protection Factor: Helping you choose marine-safe products video

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