Sunscreen Is Preventing Jellyfish Larvae From Reaching Their Full Potential

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A compound found in sunscreen, is delaying the development of some jellyfish larvae, finds a new study from the University of Georgia. Drs Bill Fitt and Dietrich Hofmann tested the ability of jellyfish larvae to swim and metamorphosis, and found slow swimming larvae when oxybenzone concentrations in the water were highest. Oxybenzone is known to […]
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