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20:08, 11-Aug-2020
Mauritius oil spill: Fears vessel may 'break in two' as cracks appear
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A stranded Japanese ship off the coast of Mauritius has leaked about 1,000 tons of crude oil into the island's once-pristine waters, destroying its coral reefs and polluting its ecosystem. Urgent efforts have been intensified to empty the vessel before it succumbs to high winds and waves, splitting in two.