CORAL GRIEF: Giant Tanker Rips Through Marine Reserve

Photo shows corals allegedly affected by a ship, undated. A Cuban ship named "Melody" loaded with porphyrite, allegedly affected an area of ​​protected corals in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Note: Picture is a screenshot from a video (Newsflash) Photo shows corals allegedly affected by a ship, undated. A Cuban ship named "Melody" loaded with porphyrite, allegedly affected an area of ​​protected corals in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. Note: Picture is a screenshot from a video (Newsflash)
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23 March 2023
A tanker loaded with 20,000 tonnes of rocks has been accused of damaging a pristine coral reef as it sailed to Mexico. Furious environmentalists say the ship damaged the protected reef when it dropped anchor off Puerto Morelos, a town on Mexico's Caribbean coast. Images shot by divers...