Patyka is committed to protecting

marine biodiversity

By supporting a coral restoration programme in the Mediterranean

PATYKA x Coral Guardian

Because the oceans are the blue lungs of the planet, PATYKA, which became a Mission-Driven Company in 2020, is working alongside Coral Guardian to protect and restore coral reefs threatened by pollution.

Did you know ?

• 25% of marine species and 275 million people depend on corals for their livelihoods (not just for food, but also for employment - fishing or tourism).

• Depending on the area, coral ecosystems supply between 10% and 90% of the world's fish.

• ¼ of the world's coral reefs have already suffered irreversible damage.

• By 2050, almost 90% of all reefs could disappear...

The causes of this damage: global warming, but above all human activities such as fishing (overfishing, fishing with dynamite, cyanide, etc.), pollution (waste, wastewater, oil spills) and coastal development (industrial, residential, tourism, etc.).

The impact of sunscreen on the seabed

Every year, no less than 14,000 tonnes of sun cream end up in the seas and oceans. It is even estimated that 25% of the ingredients in sunscreens applied to the skin are released into the water after 20 minutes (Source: Danovaro study, 2008).

Recent scientific studies have shown that certain chemical UV filters cause coral bleaching and alter their microbiota, leading to their disappearance.

The cosmetics industry therefore has a real role to play in preserving our oceans.

Patyka supports the Deep Core project by Coral Guardian x Coral Soul in Spain

Founded in 2012, Coral Guardian is a French association dedicated to protecting and restoring coral ecosystems. Building on its success in Indonesia, around the island of Hatamin, Coral Guardian intends to extend its marine conservation model across the world.

In 2020, the 1st collaborative marine conservation project in the Mediterranean was launched: Deep Core. Developed in partnership with the local team from the Coral Soul association, this large-scale programme aims to restore and repopulate the coral beds of the Punta de la Mona conservation area in Spain, which have been damaged by pollution and human activities (particularly fishing).

Corals are the foundation of the marine ecosystem and many marine species depend on them for reproduction, food, etc. Because cold-water coral ecosystems can be home to up to 29 times more fauna than non-coral areas, coral recovery is essential for the health of marine areas, the preservation of biodiversity and the support of the local communities that depend on them.

In 2021, PATYKA makes a commitment to Coral Guardian by sponsoring the Deep CORE project to protect and restore coral ecosystems threatened by pollution.

In 2022, PATYKA renews its commitment to Coral Guardian by supporting the installation of a new coral nursery in the Mediterranean. Thanks to the local Coral Soul team, damaged corals are removed and then placed in nurseries designed to save the sickest specimens (nurseries provide a safe environment for corals). They are given all the necessary care, monitoring and maintenance until they recover. Once they are healthy again, they are reintroduced into the natural environment to bring the seabed back to life.

By supporting the transplantation of corals into the wild, the installation of a nursery and the regeneration of coral colonies, PATYKA is helping to restore marine biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem.

Sun care PATYKA More respectful of the marine environment and the environment

• Certified organic

• Water-resistant (to prevent their dispersal)

• With mineral filters

• Non-water soluble, i.e. not digestible by living organisms

• More respectful of algae and corals*

• Biodegradable*

• Silicone-free

• Packaged in recycled plastic tubes

*ISO 10253 standard in progress.

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