Stranded ship "time bomb" to Great Barrier Reef

[thefishgirl]

Not sure if anyone saw this article:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100405/ts_nm/us_australia_ship

There would be quite an impact to the hobbyist if this tanker splits apart and spills it's contents into the sea.
:(

[reptileblvd]

I have been watching this as well.

[ReeferRob]

It seems as though the Austalian government is really kinda dragging their feet on this issue as well. Which I can't seem to understand? I hope they figure it out soon. There is a lot more at steak than just our hobby, including other businesses the ecosystem and weather just to throw out a few. I hope they fine the crap out of the captain, the company, and the Chinese government.

[medwards]

^+1 and then some. I believe this needs to be a global issue. And the Aussies are probably waiting to see if they are getting any support. China isnt a country you just make demands of these days. Still seems more could be done about the ship itself. I just pray this doesnt get as bad as it can.

[Sir Patrick]

That whole story made me sick.....

[ReeferRob]

Now there seems to be a puncture to the full cell making things even more challenging.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/08/world/asia/08reef.html