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• Spill poses a serious threat to marine life and local fishing economy
• Source of spill remains unconfirmed, though it may be linked to regional tanker incidents and sea conditions in the Strait of Hormuz
GWADAR: Gwadar’s western coast has been covered with a thick layer of crude oil across a 20-kilometre stretch, posing a severe threat to marine life and the local fishing industry, officials said on Friday.
“Thick crude oil has washed ashore, covering a vast area of the coastline and penetrating sensitive intertidal zones,” officials said.
