Ecological Disaster in the Making as Oil Slick Spreads Off Mauritius Coast – The Energy Mix: The spill threatens an ecological disaster that would affect corals, fish, and other marine life on and around the island, Al Jazeera writes.

“Our country doesn’t have the skills and expertise to refloat stranded ships,” Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said Friday, warning that the spill “represents a danger” for a nation of 1.3 million that depends on tourism and has been hit hard by the pandemic.

“Thousands of species around the pristine lagoons of Blue Bay, Pointe d’Esny, and Mahebourg are at risk of drowning in a sea of pollution, with dire consequences for Mauritius’ economy, food security, and health,” said Greenpeace Africa climate and energy manager Happy Khambule.

Ecological Disaster in the Making as Oil Slick Spreads Off Mauritius Coast – The Energy Mix: The spill threatens an ecological disaster that would affect corals, fish, and other marine life on and around the island, Al Jazeera writes.“Our country doesn’t have the skills and expertise to refloat stranded ships,” Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth said Friday, warning that the spill “represents a danger” for a nation of 1.3 million that depends on tourism and has been hit hard by the pandemic.“Thousands of species around the pristine lagoons of Blue Bay, Pointe d’Esny, and Mahebourg are at risk of drowning in a sea of pollution, with dire consequences for Mauritius’ economy, food security, and health,” said Greenpeace Africa climate and energy manager Happy Khambule.Read More