Scientist to calculate cost of oil-spill in Mauritius
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Published: Aug 14, 2020, 04:34 IST | Updated: Aug 14, 2020, 04:34 IST
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A Japanese bulk carrier struck a coral reef off the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius on July 25, spilling about 1,000 tonnes of fuel oil and triggering a state of "environmental emergency". Scientists say the spill is the country's worst ecological disaster, killing wildlife and damaging pristine waters that attract tourists from around the globe. The full impact is still unfolding.
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