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Scientists Say Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Is Still Detectable 10 Years After
Wildlife continues to suffer negative impacts. Wildlife continues to suffer negative impacts. -
Thai Authorities Scrambling To Stop Oil Spill From Reaching Shore
Star Petroleum and the Thai Navy are scrambling to stop the bulk of the oil spill from reaching shore. Star Petroleum and the Thai Navy are scrambling to stop the bulk of the oil spill from reaching shore. -
Ship Anchor Blamed For Southern California Oil Spill
Federal investigators said the anchor of the Panama-registered MSC DANIT may have damaged underwater oil pipelines, which had resulted in the massive spill. Federal investigators said the anchor of the Panama-registered MSC DANIT may have damaged underwater oil pipelines, which had resulted in the massive spill. -
Rescue And Recovery Efforts Begin On Stricken Oil Tanker Off China Coast
Work to siphon the remaining cargo of the tanker has begun 40 nautical miles southeast of Qingdao Port. Work to siphon the remaining cargo of the tanker has begun 40 nautical miles southeast of Qingdao Port. -
Oil Spill Forces Israel To Close Down Mediterranean Beaches
Environment groups and volunteers found marine life including birds, turtles and fish covered in oil. Environment groups and volunteers found marine life including birds, turtles and fish covered in oil. -
Immobilized Oil Tanker In Paria Gulf Raising Ecological Concerns
"These are not false images. No one is doing anything. Our cries have gone unanswered and it appears that the Nabarima's situation is worsening daily." "These are not false images. No one is doing anything. Our cries have gone unanswered and it appears that the Nabarima's situation is worsening daily." -
Scientists Fear Worst From Mauritius Oil Spill: 'Decades To Recover'
The full impact of the toxic spill is still unfolding, scientists say, as the Indian Ocean island's residents scramble to mop up the oil slicks and clumps from the spill. The full impact of the toxic spill is still unfolding, scientists say, as the Indian Ocean island's residents scramble to mop up the oil slicks and clumps from the spill. -
Smart Sponge Created To Absorb The Ocean's Oil Spills
With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to inexpensively and efficiently clean up spills without harming marine life. With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to inexpensively and efficiently clean up spills without harming marine life. -
Grounded Hong Kong Ship In Solomon Islands Continues To Threaten World Heritage Marine Sanctuary
A grounded vessel operated by a Hong Kong-based firm has reportedly spilled more than 75 tons of heavy fuel oil onto a UNESCO world heritage marine sanctuary in the Solomon Islands. A grounded vessel operated by a Hong Kong-based firm has reportedly spilled more than 75 tons of heavy fuel oil onto a UNESCO world heritage marine sanctuary in the Solomon Islands.