What offers worldwide protection? (5)

I believe the answer is:

ozone

(Other definitions for ozone that I've seen before include "By sea, you could take in this" , "Layer that protects against ultraviolet rays" , "invigorating British air" , "Sea air (found in layer?)" , "Fresh, bracing sea air" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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