Coral reefs Quote by Mazie Hirono
“We cannot afford to continue losing our coral reefs, which are suffering from a number of threats such as warmer temperatures, more acidic waters, and disease, and that is why Hawaii has become a leader in taking steps to mitigate the harmful impacts of sunscreen on our marine environment.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Address on Ocean Conservation, 2022
Coral reefs are threatened; sunscreen chemicals harm marine life, prompting Hawaii to lead mitigation.
In simple terms: Sunscreen harms reefs; Hawaii acts.
Choose reef‑safe sunscreen.
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When to use this quote
- vacation planning
- product purchasing
- advocacy campaigns
- school curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to harmful sunscreen?
- How can individuals support reef protection?
Economic costs of alternatives; enforcement challenges.