Fish, slop, slap: researchers develop sunscreen made from aquatic slime

By Marcus Strom
Updated August 7 2015 - 4:13pm, first published July 31 2015 - 7:24pm
Fish don't get sunburnt and researchers have discovered their secrets. Photo: Catlin Seaview Survey
Fish don't get sunburnt and researchers have discovered their secrets. Photo: Catlin Seaview Survey
The cosmetics industry is following the development of fish-based sunscreens with interest. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland
The cosmetics industry is following the development of fish-based sunscreens with interest. Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland
The UV-absorption rates of the transparent films are highly encouraging. Photo: Applied Materials & Interfaces
The UV-absorption rates of the transparent films are highly encouraging. Photo: Applied Materials & Interfaces
Scientists are adapting the sun-care secrets of creatures of the deep.
Scientists are adapting the sun-care secrets of creatures of the deep.
Break-through research may offer more natural sun-care products. Photo: Brian Cassey/AP
Break-through research may offer more natural sun-care products. Photo: Brian Cassey/AP

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