The sanctioned Caroline Bezengi tanker, which was transporting Russian oil, has likely caused a spill in a protected marine area off the coast of Oman.
Source: Reuters, citing satellite image analysis and conclusions from three independent experts
Details: The suspected spill affected waters in a bay southwest of Al-Qibliyah Island. Satellite images from 2-13 July show the pollution as a silvery-grey slick.
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Experts from SkyTruth, the Conflict and Environment Observatory and Data Desk stated that the satellite imagery appears to indicate an oil spill.
