08 Aug 2022 --- According to researchers from the Universidad de Cantabria and Universitario Río San Pedro, Spain, chemicals used in sunscreen products are harmful to marine life and aquatic biota. The study suggests that the harmful chemicals ought to be replaced by more environmentally friendly alternatives.Sunscreens have evolved into a product based on more complicated formulas that incorporate, among other things, a blend of UV filters to give optimal UV radiation protection from the sun.