Officials in Key West, the popular Florida holiday destination, have decided to ban the sale of sunscreens containing certain chemicals blamed for harming the only living coral reef found in the ...

KEY WEST, Fla. — (NBC) - One of the world's sunniest spots is taking a stand on two sunscreen chemicals that scientists say are hurting the coral reef ecosystem in the Florida Keys. On Tuesday ...

The coral reefs are vital to Key West. The Florida Reef Tract is a major part of the state’s fishing and tourism industries. The reef system is home to more than 6,000 species of plants, fish ...

Key West, the sunny city at the southernmost tip of Florida, voted this week to ban the sale of sunscreen containing chemicals believed to harm coral reefs. The law’s supporters see it as a ...

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Sunscreens containing the chemicals linked to coral reef bleaching will be banned from sale in Key West, the city commission voted 6-1 Tuesday night. Industry officials say the link isn't proven.

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The Key West City Commission voted to ban chemical sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, which studies have shown can cause coral bleaching and even death. The popular tourist ...

KEY WEST, Fla. — Officials in Key West took the initial steps toward banning the sale of sunscreens containing two ingredients that could be harmful to coral reefs. The Miami Herald reports the ...

Key West, Florida, has voted to ban certain sunscreens in an effort to protect coral reefs in its surrounding waters. The city joins a growing list of places that have banned sunscreens containing ...

KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — City officials in Key West voted to ban sunscreens containing two ingredients that scientists have said are harmful to the coral reef ecosystem. In a 6-1 vote Tuesday, the ...