Oil Spill Potentially Linked to Hormuz Attacks Threatens Pakistan's only Protected Marine Island

Oil spill potentially linked to Hormuz attacks threatens Pakistan's only protected marine island

An oil spill likely triggered by Strait of Hormuz tensions has reached Astola island days after hitting strategic Gwadar coast, an official tells Anadolu.

Strait of Hormuz tensions trigger suspected transboundary oil spill reaching Pakistan

Thick layer of crude oil likely spilled from tankers hit by American, Iranian strikes in, around Strait of Hormuz, has covered vast stretch of southwestern Gwadar coast

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Days after plaguing Pakistan’s strategic Gwadar coast, an oil spill — likely from tankers hit by the US and Iranian strikes in and around the Strait of Hormuz — has now reached the country’s only protected marine island, posing a serious threat to its rich but fragile biodiversity, an official told Anadolu on Tuesday. A … The post Oil spill potentially linked to Hormuz attacks threatens Pakistan's only protected marine island appeared first on N…

Hormuz Tensions Trigger Pakistan Oil Spill

Thick layer of crude oil likely spilled from tankers hit by American, Iranian strikes in, around Strait of Hormuz, has covered vast stretch of southwestern Gwadar coast Westerly winds, coupled with sea currents, have pushed spilled oil toward Pakistan, says expert Cleanup operation underway to clear shoreline; oil accumulation could have long-term effects on marine life, experts warn Aamir Latif Karachi, Sindh What began as a distant war betwee…