Oil spill from grounded tanker off Oman expands sharply, satellite images show
Summary
A large oil spill is growing near Oman, caused by a grounded tanker that is under U.K. sanctions. Satellite images show the spill has expanded quickly, affecting the coast and marine wildlife in the area.Key Facts
- The tanker Caroline Bezengi is grounded near Qibliyah Island off the coast of Oman.
- The spill has grown from about 20 square kilometers to around 150 square kilometers in one week.
- The tanker is sanctioned by the U.K., EU, Canada, and Switzerland because it is linked to Russian oil exports.
- The spill is reaching shorelines and spreading far into the Arabian Sea, a protected marine area.
- Wildlife possibly affected includes endangered petrels and the rare Arabian Sea humpback whale.
- The tanker has been grounded since June after an explosion was reported on board.
- The oil spill poses ongoing environmental risks and highlights concerns about Russia’s "shadow fleet."
- Experts estimate the tanker carried over 800,000 barrels of crude oil.
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