October 31, 2009
Australia oil spill: 'dolphins, emaciated and starving, unable to feed in the toxic waters'
By Channel 4 News , Updated on 23 October 2009 The West Atlas oil rig continues to leak crude oil into the ocean off the coast of Australia following a rupture nine weeks ago. Julian Rush reports. [Video]
It is thought the West Atlas oil platform leak could be a lot worse than originally thought.
Millions of litres have now escaped into the Timor Sea and already the long-term damage is being compared to the Exxon Valdez disaster of 1989.
The rupture occurred on 21 August, and the last three attempts to stop the flow from escaping have failed. …
Marine disaster unfolds in Timor Sea
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