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Stranded ship "time bomb" to Great Barrier Reef


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    thefishgirl - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Default Stranded ship "time bomb" to Great Barrier Reef

    Not sure if anyone saw this article:

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20100405/...australia_ship

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

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    I have been watching this as well.

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    Default Re: Stranded ship "time bomb" to Great Barrier Reef

    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.
    "We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
    "If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys

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    ^+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.

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    That whole story made me sick.....

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    Now there seems to be a puncture to the full cell making things even more challenging.
    http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/08/wo...ia/08reef.html
    "We shouldn't think of an environment where livestock can survive, we should ensure an environment where livestock can thrive."-Rabidgoose
    "If it's gonna be that kinda party, Ima stick my ........ in the mashed potatoes!"-Beastie Boys

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