Oil Spill Contaminates Aden Beach, Raising Environmental Concerns

Oil Spill Contaminates Aden Beach, Raising Environmental Concerns

The General Authority for Environmental Protection (GAEP) has reported an oil spill contaminating the coast of the Mahram area in the Buraiqah district of Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen. The affected stretch of coastline is estimated to be between 250 and 300 meters long. In a statement r...

Oil Slick Spotted After Houthi Attack on Red Sea Ship

Oil Slick Spotted After Houthi Attack on Red Sea Ship

A 220-kilometer oil slick has been spotted in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, following a Houthi attack on an oil tanker on Monday, according to the UK-based Conflict and Environment Observatory.   The non-governmental organization, which monitors the environmental impact of conflic...

Nine Rescued, One Body Found After Oil Tanker Capsizes off Oman Coast

Nine Rescued, One Body Found After Oil Tanker Capsizes off Oman Coast

A search and rescue operation following the capsizing of an oil tanker off the coast of Oman has resulted in the rescue of nine crew members and the discovery of one body, according to the Omani Maritime Security Center on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The search for the remaining six crew members con...