Environmentalists fear the massive oil spill after two ships collided near Chennai last Saturday will have a long-term impact on the marine life than previously believed. The popular Marina Beach and a 2-3 km stretch of shoreline near Thiruvalluvar have also been affected. “It is difficult to say if the deaths in the last few days are directly a result of the oil spill, but marine species are without a doubt being affected by the oil spill,” Arun said. Coast Guard team tackles the oil spill in Chennai. The State Pollution Control Board has asked to activate the State Oil Spill Crisis Management Group.

Source: Hindustan Times February 02, 2017 08:26 UTC