17 thoughts on “Hawaii Beach Showers | Study Warns Of Hidden Dangers”
John L
Stop tourism’s voracious appetite upon coming here by installing restrictions and laws and regulations because The Hawai’i Tourist Industry over kisses the Tourist so they can dump more money into their corrupt pockets. We all know what they do and they pretend to be secretive about it and that’s why the truth to the matter will never ever be justifiably addressed .
It’s a proven fact that certain sunscreens are killing the coral and Hawaii is doing the right thing to keep them out of the ocean. Shower soap etc needs more research. IF the are bad for coral, that is a big concern because of the huge number of showers taken in all the hotels and homes that dump into the ocean.
I see people washing their hair too, taking a whole shower with shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, like they would at home. That can’t be good either, have yiu ever looked at all the chemicals in those products?
Perhaps signage that reminds people that the waste water goes into the sea would help. I see that sort of things on street drains elsewhere which reminds people that the drains go to a bay, river, etc.
I understand completely. Most visitors bring their own
Sunscreens. Make it more convenient for them to purchase sun screens/T-shirts “on” the beach. Do a promotion: Trade in your old sunscreen for a 50% off reef friendly sunscreens. Have extra large trash can/bags available @ each stand to discard their old ones.
Irene
When I go swimming or snorkeling, I don’t use sunscreen, but wear SPF 50 long sleeve rash guard and a polyester neck guard that can go over the head (need to protect the head from skin cancer also, hair is not a good protection).
I use the shower only to get the salt out of the clothes and body. No shampoo or soap of any kind – I do that when I get home.
Same here. I think this is the correct answer. When friends visit they are shocked when I tell them I don’t really use sunscreen, but then they see me covered head-to-toe and get it.
Up at Lake Tahoe they have a policy, “Leave No Trace” and that includes sunscreen. There are maybe 200 volunteers that work to keep the lake clean and that includes divers that clean the bottom of the lake.
This has been a known issue for a number of years and there are now laws. I would suggest that the use of sunscreen T shirts be more highly promoted. I have been using them for several years and they not only protect the environment, but they also reduce skin cancer. No dark tan but the benefits out weight that small sacrifice.
Stop tourism’s voracious appetite upon coming here by installing restrictions and laws and regulations because The Hawai’i Tourist Industry over kisses the Tourist so they can dump more money into their corrupt pockets. We all know what they do and they pretend to be secretive about it and that’s why the truth to the matter will never ever be justifiably addressed .
It’s a proven fact that certain sunscreens are killing the coral and Hawaii is doing the right thing to keep them out of the ocean. Shower soap etc needs more research. IF the are bad for coral, that is a big concern because of the huge number of showers taken in all the hotels and homes that dump into the ocean.
I see people washing their hair too, taking a whole shower with shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, like they would at home. That can’t be good either, have yiu ever looked at all the chemicals in those products?
Perhaps signage that reminds people that the waste water goes into the sea would help. I see that sort of things on street drains elsewhere which reminds people that the drains go to a bay, river, etc.
I understand completely. Most visitors bring their own
Sunscreens. Make it more convenient for them to purchase sun screens/T-shirts “on” the beach. Do a promotion: Trade in your old sunscreen for a 50% off reef friendly sunscreens. Have extra large trash can/bags available @ each stand to discard their old ones.
Irene
When I go swimming or snorkeling, I don’t use sunscreen, but wear SPF 50 long sleeve rash guard and a polyester neck guard that can go over the head (need to protect the head from skin cancer also, hair is not a good protection).
I use the shower only to get the salt out of the clothes and body. No shampoo or soap of any kind – I do that when I get home.
Same here. I think this is the correct answer. When friends visit they are shocked when I tell them I don’t really use sunscreen, but then they see me covered head-to-toe and get it.
Up at Lake Tahoe they have a policy, “Leave No Trace” and that includes sunscreen. There are maybe 200 volunteers that work to keep the lake clean and that includes divers that clean the bottom of the lake.
So its not really the shower thats a problem.The problem is morons who rub toxic chemicals on their skin.
Do Not swim late in the day – sunscreen or no. especially this time of year. Shark pupping time.
This has been a known issue for a number of years and there are now laws. I would suggest that the use of sunscreen T shirts be more highly promoted. I have been using them for several years and they not only protect the environment, but they also reduce skin cancer. No dark tan but the benefits out weight that small sacrifice.
I’m a bit confused–are the pollutants from showers just from sunscreen or shampoo, etc?
Hi Sherri.
What was identified is sunscreen. But we see where you’re going.
Aloha.