Leaking Oil Ship That Ran Ground Off Mauritius Could Cause Ecological Disaster

The Guardian

A ship that ran aground off Mauritius leaking tons of oil into the ocean is cracking up, the country’s prime minister has said, threatening an even greater ecological and economic disaster for the island nation. Already more than 1,000 tons of fuel has spilled from the ship, threatening coral reefs, white-sand beaches and pristine lagoons that lure tourists from around the world.

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