Locals Donate Hair To Help Soak Up Oil Spill Off Mauritius

Locals Donate Hair To Help Soak Up Oil Spill Off Mauritius

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The island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean is attracting tourists thanks to its pristine beaches, spectacular lagoons and coral reefs, and unique marine life. These days, however, Mauritius is attracting a different kind of attention after a ship carrying fuel oil and diesel ran aground off the coast in late July, spilling part of the oil into the ocean. The government of Mauritius – a country with a population of 1.3 million people – has declared a state of environmental emergency. Residents are angry with the inadequate government…

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