UK fears environmental damage after tanker collision in North Sea

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UK fears environmental damage after tanker collision in North Sea

The monumental collision between a cargo ship and oil tanker off the East Yorkshire coast on Monday clearly spells bad news for the sea, wildlife and air around it.

The East Yorkshire coast is home to protected areas, major colonies of seabirds like puffins and gannets, and porpoises as well as grey seals, which are currently rearing newborn pups.

Conservation charities are watching and bracing for what still could be nasty.

Sky News’ Thomas Moore is in East Yorkshire to find out what the impact of the collision could be for the environment and surrounding wildlife.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/environmental-impact-of-oil-tanker-collision-depends-on-at-least-three-things-13325891

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Date: March 11, 2025