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"The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius has declared a “state of environmental emergency” after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground offshore days ago began spilling tons of fuel.

The prime minister, Pravind Jugnauth, made the announcement late on...www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/07/mauritius-de…

"The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius has declared a “state of environmental emergency” after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground offshore days ago began spilling tons of fuel.

The prime minister, Pravind Jugnauth, made the announcement late on Friday as satellite images showed a dark slick spreading in the turquoise waters near environmental areas that the government called “very sensitive”.

Mauritius has said the ship was carrying nearly 4,000 tons of fuel and cracks have appeared in its hull." Show more