On July 25, the MV Wakashio owned by Nagashiki Shipping struck a coral reef on the southeast coast of Mauritius. Since last week, an estimated 1,000 tons of oil has leaked from the Japanese bulk carrier, damaging some of Mauritius’ pristine beaches and seriously endangering marine life.
Activists have told Reuters that eels and starfish have been found dead and covered in oil. Crabs and seabirds are also in grave danger.
