#reefsafe

June 1 is World Reef Day!

Did you know that coral reefs provide an important ecosystem for life underwater, protect coastal areas by reducing the power of waves hitting the coast, and provide a crucial source of income for millions of people? Coral reefs teem with diverse life. Thousands of species can be found living on one reef.

Coral reefs face many threats from local sources, including physical damage or destruction from coastal development, dredging, quarrying, destructive fishing practices and gear, boat anchors and groundings, and recreational misuse such as touching or removing corals.

Save and protect our reefs to ensure our future!

#OnePawikan #OneWithTheSea #WorldReefDay #ProtectOurReefs #PhilippineEnvironmentMonth

Look At That Smile!!!

Scarus quoyi is a reef safe parrotfish that hails from the Great Barrier Reef. These bright and intelligent fish are active swimmers with a thick, muscular body, making them prized show fish for larger community reef tanks.

All parrotfish have fused teeth which continue to grow as they age. They need limestone based rocky substrates to graze on and file down their teeth. At this size they are mostly herbivorous, and may require the addition of hardened algae based prepared foods if grazing levels in aquarium do not sufficiently file down teeth.

Eco-Friendly diving: Protect the Ocean as a visitor

Diving in Bali is magical but every bubble matters!

👉 Don’t touch corals or chase marine life 👉 Use reef-safe sunscreen 👉 Choose eco-conscious dive centers in Bali 👉 Pick up any trash you spot underwater

Your sunscreen choice affects more than just your skin.

Conventional chemical sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate have been shown to damage coral reefs even at extremely low concentrations—as little as one drop in six Olympic-sized swimming pools.

This research has led to sunscreen bans in Hawaii, Key West, Palau, and other reef-adjacent regions.

Valuxxo formula uses non-nano zinc oxide, which hasn't demonstrated the same harmful effects on coral. Valuxxo also carefully selected every ingredient for environmental compatibility, avoiding problematic preservatives and non-biodegradable components.

Protection shouldn't come at the expense of the planet. With the right formulation technology, you can protect both your skin and the environments you love.