This oil spill caused very severe devastation – 26 Feb 2025

Oil spills can cause a huge amount of devastation

As this spill in India shows

Oil deposits were found up to 2m deep in soil samples.

Dead fish, crabs, and oil-coated birds were observed.

Mangrove ecosystems suffered severe damage, with some trees stained up to 10 feet high.

Residential areas experienced flooding with oil-mixed water, damaging houses and contaminating drinking water sources.