Ultraviolet (UV) filters are an emerging pollutant used in industrial processes, cosmetics and toiletries. This study aimed to expand knowledge on the sources and potential impacts of eight UV filters using water samples from beaches and waste-water plants on Gran Canaria island, Spain. The researchers report that high visitor numbers and sheltered conditions raised pollution levels at beaches, and that seawater concentrations sometimes presented a high level of environmental risk. Click here to read more