Satellite images show the expansion of oil spill off the coast of the United Arab Emirates after the attack on the tank Oil spill off the coast of the United Arab Emirates continues to expand rapidly, forcing local authorities to limit public access to several beaches in the northern part of the country. High-resolution satellite images show an oil slick approaching the shores of Al Quwain. On Friday, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed that teams are actively working to address the leak, but official statements did not provide specific information on the causes of the environmental disaster. Marine and energy analysts cited by Reuters cited Gem No. 2 as a likely source of the oil slick, suggesting it was created by an undisclosed strike last month. The ship was following important sea lanes in the Persian Gulf when it suffered severe structural damage, leading to a leak of crude oil into the surrounding waters, and then began moving towards the UAE coast. Increased attacks on commercial shipping and energy infrastructure in the Gulf There are increased warnings from environmental organizations about long-term marine pollution, severe damage to coral reefs and the threat it poses to regional desalination plants in the Arabian Peninsula.

Satellite images show the expansion of oil spill off the coast of the United Arab Emirates after the attack on the tank Oil spill off the coast of the United Arab Emirates continues to expand rapidly, forcing local authorities to limit public access to several beaches in the northern part of the country. High-resolution satellite images show an oil slick approaching the shores of Al Quwain. On Friday, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed that teams are actively working to address the leak, but official statements did not provide specific information on the causes of the environmental disaster. Marine and energy analysts cited by Reuters cited Gem No. 2 as a likely source of the oil slick, suggesting it was created by an undisclosed strike last month. The ship was following important sea lanes in the Persian Gulf when it suffered severe structural damage, leading to a leak of crude oil into the surrounding waters, and then began moving towards the UAE coast. Increased attacks on commercial shipping and energy infrastructure in the Gulf There are increased warnings from environmental organizations about long-term marine pollution, severe damage to coral reefs and the threat it poses to regional desalination plants in the Arabian Peninsula.