Over 24,000 hectares of coral reef may be at risk following the recent oil spill of diesel in the waters of Oriental Mindoro, marine experts said. | FArgosinoINQ
It also warned the public that the oil spill might reach the southern tip of Mindoro in a few days due to the prevalence of strong winds and waves and potentially affect Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro, and San Jose, Occidental Mindoro.
“The agencies are already looking into possible measures to address the spread of the oil, which is exacerbated by prevailing strong winds and waves. The PCG is also working to identify the kind of oil that was on the ship, which will impact the extent of the spill and the possible measures that can be undertaken,” added MSI.
“A multi-agency team, including representatives from the MSI, has been mobilized to assess and assist on-site. The experts are also considering hydrodynamic modeling to help forecast where the oil might reach given current weather conditions.”
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