Oil-Leaking Ship Off Mauritius Breaks Apart

A ship carrying 1000 tons of oil split near Mauritius, causing an environmental crisis. The ship struck a reef on July 25th, leading to a fuel leak. Despite warnings from environmental groups, the response was delayed. Volunteers helped pump out remaining fuel. The Mauritius government blamed bad weather for the slow response and is suing the ship's owner. The incident further impacts Mauritius' tourism, already affected by COVID-19.

What event caused the ship to split and leak oil near Mauritius?

• A collision with another ship

• Striking a reef

• A storm at sea

• An onboard explosion

What was the main reason for the delayed response to the oil spill?

• Communication issues

• Government negligence

• Bad weather

• Lack of resources

Who is the Mauritius government suing in response to the oil spill?

• Nagashi key shipping

• The environmental groups

• The ship's crew

• The captain of the ship

What is the primary industry in Mauritius that was affected by the oil spill?

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Manufacturing

What additional challenge was Mauritius facing during the oil spill incident?

• Political unrest

• Natural disasters

• Travel restrictions due to COVID-19

• Economic sanctions