Oil spill affects 12 km of Oman coast, Masirah unaffected, state news agency says
In a concerning development, oil pollution has stretched across nearly twelve kilometers of Oman's coastline. Fortunately, Masirah Island remains safe from the ongoing spill. The oil, having drifted weeks at sea, began to reach shore on Wednesday....
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Oil pollution is affecting about 12 kilometres (7.46 miles) of coastline near Oman's Ras Madraka, while Masirah Island remains unaffected, state news agency ONA said on Saturday after efforts to tackle a spill from a leaking tanker have made progress.
Oil began reaching Oman's coast on Wednesday after spreading at sea for weeks.
The Environment Authority said response operations were under way and the offshore slick was moving towards open waters.
Oil began reaching Oman's coast on Wednesday after spreading at sea for weeks.
The Environment Authority said response operations were under way and the offshore slick was moving towards open waters.
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