ENVIRONMENT Cargo Ship In Georgia Leaked Oil In Marsh After Overturning

 ENVIRONMENT

Cargo Ship In Georgia Leaked Oil In Marsh After Overturning

The Golden Ray cargo ship was carrying more than 4,000 new cars when it capsized off the coast of Georgia last month. The crew survived, but the 656-foot ship is still there, lying half-submerged at about 90 degrees, on its side.

Despite lots of effort, it's been leaking an unknown amount of fuel and oil, which has local environmental advocates and commercial fishermen concerned. Oil has been found in sheens in the water, in bits on some beaches and in the marsh itself, indicated by black stains on the spartina grass.

https://www.npr.org/2019/10/14/769523171/overturned-cargo-ship-in-georgia-stuck-on-side-leaking-fuel