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When you are underwater, the UV light can only penetrate a short distance. But if you are swimming on the surface, the layer of water between you and the Sun generally isn't enough to protect you.

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Water does not have any sunscreen in it. Although water has minerals and other things suspended in it, there is no way to be sure if these can block UV rays.

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