My heart sank when I read about the Chinese ship that ran aground in the Great Barrier Reef late last Saturday. According to, “Australia rushes to contain Barrier Reef oil spill,” by Rob Griffith, the vessel has already spilled over 2 tons of oil from the 1,000 tons on board. Although this might not seem like a significant amount, this ship is endangering a very delicate part of one of the most precious marine environments on earth. Read more »
