37 Miles of Australian Beaches Declared Disaster Zone Due to Oil Spill
Some of Australia’s most popular white sand beaches were declared a disaster zone today after an 11,000 gallon fuel oil spill from the cargo ship Pacific Adventurer.
The oil blackened miles of pristine beaches and has led to the detainment of the ship by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
“This could … be the worst environmental disaster we have faced.” - Anna Bligh, Queensland Premier
