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Are eco-friendly/reef-safe sunscreens required when swimming in Santa Maria?
2 min read · Updated 30 September 2026
Updated September 2026 · 3 minute read
Quick answer
While not legally mandated yet, using mineral-based, reef-safe sunscreen (free of oxybenzone and octinoxate) is highly recommended.
The practical answer
The delicate coral reefs around Ponta Torres and Inhaca Marine Reserve are sensitive to chemical pollution carried by swimmers.
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