South Africa addresses oil spill from grounded Panama-flagged cargo ship "Ultra Galaxy" near Cape Town, risking endangered penguins and water birds.
South Africa is working to contain an oil spill from the grounded Panama-flagged cargo vessel "Ultra Galaxy," which broke apart due to stormy weather near Cape Town. The ship's crew abandoned it when it began taking on water, and the oil spill has the potential to impact endangered African penguins and the Olifants River estuary, home to various water birds. Salvage operations are ongoing, and an oil spill contingency plan has been launched, with about 125 people from local communities assisting with cleanup efforts.
July 29, 2024
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