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https://scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1603450/sai-kung-coral-hit-rapid-die
Hong Kong

Sai Kung coral hit by rapid die-off

Swimmers' sunscreen may be part of the problem, warn campaigners

Coral in the waters off Sharp Island in Sai Kung has turned white - a sign that it is dying. Photo: Eco-Education and Resources Centre

Some coral communities in the waters off Sai Kung are dying at a faster rate than in previous years and in other areas, divers and green activists have warned.

And they say the chemicals in some sunscreens used by beach-goers and snorkellers could be contributing to the problem.