Nanomaterials in sunscreens and boats leave marine life vulnerable
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 06:00
in Biology & Nature
Nanomaterials commonly used in sunscreens and boat-bottom paints are making sea urchin embryos more vulnerable to toxins, according to a study from the University of California, Davis. The authors said this could pose a risk to coastal, marine and freshwater environments.