Hawaii became the first state in the government of Hawaii's David Ige signed legislation Tuesday, but it will not become effective until 2021.

Chemicals, Oxybenzone and Octinoxate, Scientists believe that chemicals are toxic to coral reefs and that chemicals are in the majority of sunscreen products.

"This is only a small step towards protecting and restoring the resilience of Hawaii's reefs" Ige said.

"Oxybenzone and octinoxate cause mortality in developing corals; increase coral bleaching which indicates extreme stress, even at temperatures below 87.8 degrees Fahrenheit; Hawaii should also continue its efforts to protect coral, including the fight against invasive species, pollution from land runoff and climate change 1965-19006] State Representative Chris Lee, who represents the suburbs of Honolulu, said the law is a necessary step to help Hawaii pass on its reefs, ocean, tourism industry and lifestyle to the next generation. We know the tide is against us. "Craig Downs, executive director of Haereticus Environmental Laboratory, told CNN that swimmers with solar pollution would seriously damage the oceans. we will see the slow decline of the coral reefs in the area. And then you get an underwater landscape, sorry for mud and mud and sand. "

Once the law comes into force, sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate will only be available for those who have a medical prescription.So buy sunscreens without these chemicals or bring their own sunscreen with them to Hawaii.

The Retail Merchants of Hawaii Group said it was concerned that the ban would discourage people from buying sunscreen in brick stores and mortar.: https://usat.ly/2zcSCfG