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A Tanker Collision Threatens One of the UK’s Most Important Coastlines
An explosive crash between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea could have huge consequences for ecologically and commercially crucial marine areas.
The spill has taken place in a productive fishing area that supports the largest crustacean fishery in Europe, with about £15 million of live lobster landed annually. Given the ecological and commercial importance of the region, people are right to be worried by the possible effects of spilled aviation fuel, air pollution, and deposition of contaminated soot from the smoke plume. While the conditions at sea favor degradation, jet fuel is highly toxic and will likely impact species in the water ranging from tiny plankton at the base of the food chain, up to the predatory birds, seals, porpoise, and dolphins at its top.
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