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Oman Oil Spill Response Efforts
Oman is intensifying its efforts to contain an oil spill from the stranded vessel "Caroline Bezengi" off the islands of Al-Hallaniyat in Dhofar Governorate. The country is monitoring atmospheric, maritime, and space-based surveillance operations to track pollution movement and assess its risks to the marine environment and coastlines. Satellite images and aerial reconnaissance have identified a pollution patch covering approximately 390 square kilometers, extending northeast of the islands. It is expected to move northeastward, traveling up to 121 kilometers within the next 48 hours. The authority emphasizes that the size of the contaminated area does not reflect the volume of leaked oil, but rather the region where the spill was detected during monitoring; additional technical data are needed to determine the actual amount. Specialized technical procedures are currently underway to identify the source of the leak and to address the damage. These include the use of aircraft, diving operations, and modeling to track the pollution's movement and protect vital coastal ecosystems. Official updates on the situation will continue to be provided.
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