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Tehran has stepped up strikes on vessels in Strait of Hormuz in the past month, leading to a trail of pollution

Authorities across the UAE are stepping up efforts to contain an oil spill from a supertanker off the coast of Umm Al Quwain to limit the environmental impact and protect precious marine life. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed the incident last Friday, stating it was the cause of a strong fuel smell reported in a number of emirates. Th

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Scientists believe there is a likely correlation between poorer conditions and the number of whale carcasses that have washed up along Perth beaches over the past month.

Sharjah on Wednesday announced the temporary closure of all beaches as a precaution against marine pollution from an oil spill off the coast of Umm Al Quwain . The measure comes as authorities across the Northern Emirates take action after a supertanker oil spill in the Arabian Gulf. Specialised teams in Sharjah are acting to protect the emirate’s coastline

An oil spill from a damaged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has reached the UAE’s beaches, forcing their closure.

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An oil slick has been filmed washing up on the UAE shoreline, prompting authorities to close beaches in Umm Al Quwain.

<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.