Picture this: you’ve just emerged from an invigorating early morning dive, greeted by the warmth of the sun on your face and the shimmering waters around you. Awaiting you on the boat is a steaming cup of coffee, and with the holiday tan calling, you decide to apply some reef-safe sunscreen.

After all, who wants to deal with the discomfort of neoprene on sunburn? You’re not alone — so many of us, including the Reef-World team, prioritise packing reef-safe sunscreen before venturing into the water.

Just one issue: there is no such thing as “reef safe”

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