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<p>Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day after an offshore oil leak prompted <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039278">beach closures</a> in neighbouring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah.</p> <p>The Public Services Department announced the closures in a statement shared by Ras Al Kh

Ras Al Khaimah on Saturday announced the closure of all beaches "until further notice" as authorities work to contain an oil spill from a supertanker in the Arabian Gulf. The decision comes after Umm Al Quwain temporarily closed all of its beaches and coastal areas and authorities in Sharjah sealed off Al Hamriya beach as a precautionary measure. The Ministr

Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife

Two beaches in Sydney’s south-east are on shark watch after a whale carcass washed up on the rocks.

A second dead whale has washed up on a Perth beach, again prompting beach closures amid fears of increased shark activity in the area.

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A dead whale washes up on rocky shoreline in Sydney's east, prompting Randwick Council to close two popular beaches.

Maroubra and Coogee beaches have been closed in Sydney after a baby whale carcass was discovered in the water.

Residents have been warned of increased shark activity after the carcass was discovered floating close to shore in the eastern suburbs.