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The stranded MV Wakashio leaking oil off the southeastern coast of Mauritius. Image courtesy of Greenpeace Africa.
August 27, 2020
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On July 25, 2020, a Japanese cargo ship struck a reef on the southeast coast of Mauritius, leaking tons of oil into coral reefs, pristine turquoise water lagoons and unique ecosystems of the island nation. The grounded ship split up, releasing more oil in the sea that is home to some of the finest coral reefs and marine protected areas in the world... the situation highlights the vulnerability of marine ecosystems and habitats...

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