Oil spill from grounded tanker reaches Oman’s mainland beaches

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An oil spill from a grounded tanker off Oman's coast has reached mainland beaches, threatening marine habitats and a nearby protected area. Authorities are concerned about the spread of oil due to strong winds and monsoon currents, which may affect additional islands.

Oman’s Environment Authority said Wednesday that oil leaking from a tanker grounded off the country’s coast had reached mainland beaches. The spill threatened marine habitats and a nearby protected area as strong winds and monsoon currents spread the oil, raising fears it could reach other islands.