Protector solar seguro para arrecifes
Sunscreen with mineral filters and no oxybenzone or octinoxate, which is what nature reserves and snorkel operators ask for. Chemical filters build up in the water and are linked to coral damage. On bioluminescent bay trips the usual request is that you wear no lotion or repellent at all before entering the water.
Example
If the boat asks you to enter the water with no lotion, it is not fussiness. In an enclosed bay everything on your skin stays there.
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Arrecife de coral
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Bahía bioluminiscente
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Manglar
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I buy it on the island?
At large pharmacies and dive shops. It is easy to find in tourist areas, though pricier than at a supermarket.
Which ingredients should I avoid?
Oxybenzone and octinoxate are the two operators always name. The alternative is zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
