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ISSN 2083-6473
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Prof. Tomasz Neumann
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TransNav, Faculty of Navigation
Gdynia Maritime University
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81-345 Gdynia, POLAND
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Evaluation of Consumers' Awareness of the Impact of UV Filters on Marine Ecosystems
1 Gdynia Maritime University, Gdynia, Poland
ABSTRACT: Increased public awareness of the negative effects of excessive exposure to UV radiation and concerns about the risk of skin cancer cause a growing interest in sunscreen products. This is especially true in tropical countries where exposure to ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun is greater. The global use of UV filters results in the appearance of a new class of environmental pollution. This situation raises considerable concerns about the quality of the environment and the impact of these compounds on humans and other organisms. Therefore the aim of our study was to examining consumers' awareness of the threats to the marine environment, with particular emphasis on sunscreen substances (UV filters). The quantitative research was carried out on a group of 287 respondents, using the proprietary questionnaire that included questions about impact of selected UV filters on marine ecosystems. Respondents were also asked about their concern about marine environmental issues and actions they take to minimize their negative impact on the marine environment. The findings indicate that Polish consumers possess moderate awareness of marine environmental issues and low awareness of impact of UV filters on marine ecosystems.
KEYWORDS: Oil Spill, Marine Pollution, Marine Ecosystem, Renewable energy, Climate Change, UV Filters, Overfishing, Sunscreen cosmetics
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Citation note:
Wilczyńska A., Engler-Jastrzębska M.: Evaluation of Consumers' Awareness of the Impact of UV Filters on Marine Ecosystems. TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, Vol. 18, No. 1, doi:10.12716/1001.18.01.18, pp. 179-183, 2024
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