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May 14,2022
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Hawaii County Council —c -- zE
25 Aupuni St. w ,.
Hilo HI 96720 &s. . '
Re: Support for Bill 167
Aloha Madam Chair and members of the County Council,
Please support Bill 167 prohibiting non-mineral sunscreen.
Non-mineral sunscreens damage the ecosystem of the coral reefs which protect us from storm
surge and erosion and nurture aquatic life.
For corals,non-mineral sunscreens can cause DNA damage, deform coral embryos, and induce
bleaching. For green algae and seaweeds, growth and photosynthesis are affected: For mussels,
the young may develop defects. For sea urchins,the immune and reproductive systems may be
damaged, and the young may be deformed. For fish,fertility and reproduction can be affected,
and males may develop female characteristics.
Mahalo for this opportunity to testify,
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Chuck Flaherty, 'hair
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Ref. Date MAY 1 7 2022