Mass Balloon Releases Must Stop…
March 12, 2009 by admin
Filed under Marine Pollution
Mass baloon releases a problem I hear you say…
Yes, latex balloons have long been considered a wildlife hazard but in particular they are a threat to marine wildlife, expecially mammals like dolphins and reptiles like turtles which mistake this floating garbage for food.
It is claimed that latex balloons that rise to around 5,000 feet [...]
Irish Oil Spill Russians Admit Responsibility…
February 24, 2009 by admin
Filed under Marine Pollution
After some high level talks between the Russian Federation and The Irish Coastguard the Russians have finally admitted responsibility for the oil spill that took place 10 days ago south of The Fastnet Rock and Lighthouse.
The Russians claim this took place when the bilges were “inadvertently” pumped. An estimated 150,000 gallons of waste oil and [...]
Latest News on South Coast Oil Spill…
February 23, 2009 by admin
Filed under Marine Pollution
Recent tests on oil samples from the south coast oil spill indicate this is a “light crude”. The oil spill is currently around 50 miles south of Cork Harbour and moving, according to the Marine Institute, at around five nautical miles per day in a generally easterly direction.
A delegation from the Russian Federation including representatives [...]
More on the Oil Slick off West Cork…
February 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Marine Pollution
Latest estimates put the oil spill at 1000 tonnes which equates to over 300,000 gallons. Russia is now denying they have anything to do with the spillage and if coast guard reports are accurate are preparing to leave the scene tomorrow.
Estimates put the slick as moving eastwards and fears are growing that this may make [...]
Oil Spill Potentially a Serious Problem…
February 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Marine Pollution
The oil spill off the southwest coastline has now been confirmed by RTE news as only 80kms off The Fastnet Rock. Authorities believe that the chance of it coming ashore is low but there is no evidence that dispersion activities are taking place at this time. Up to 300 tonnes is thought to have been [...]
Oil Spill off the West Coast…250 miles off Kerry…
February 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Marine Pollution
“…An oil pollution alert has been declared off the South West coast following an incident in which two Russian warships were involved in a fuel spill accident.
The Coastguard service says up to 12 tons of oil spilled into the sea about 250 miles off the Kerry coast. A 4 mile by [...]
