The Japanese-owned MV Wakashio ran aground on a coral reef on July 25 and a week later began leaking over 1 000 tons of oil into a protected marine park boasting mangrove forests and endangered species.France and Japan have responded to the Indian Ocean island's call for help, along with thousands of ordinary Mauritians who volunteered day and night to clean sludge from the picturesque tropical coastline.
"Since this morning the water has again turned black around the Wakashio," said fisherman Alain Francois.A source working on the salvage operation, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the oil sludge came from the machine room where it was impossible to pump the oil out. The ship's owner has meanwhile pledged to"sincerely" respond to requests for compensation over damage to the marine environment.
"We will continue to do our utmost to collect the leaked oil and to minimise the impact of the environmental pollution," he added.
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