Download Great Barrier Reef Oil Spill 2010 Damage Images. The great barrier reef is being threatened by urban development, agriculture, oil spills, and normal pollution. Queensland authorities say they have identified the vessel that spilled up to 15 tonnes of oil off cape upstart in july 2015.

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The ship hit the reef at patches of oil were seen near the stricken ship, but maritime safety queensland reported no major loss from the oil on board. Environment news oil spill barrier reef great barrier reef, replies: Queensland authorities say they have identified the vessel that spilled up to 15 tonnes of oil off cape upstart in july 2015.

A major catastrophic incident within the great barrier reef would have extreme environmental, social and economic consequences.

Infestation and disease have damaged it. Great barrier reef storm damage 'likely'. Maritime authorities are racing to disperse an oil spill stretching three kilometres along the great barrier reef. An oil spill in july 2003 from the tanker tasman spirit attracted considerable public and media attention in pakistan.