The Coal versus Coral debate is likely one of the hottest matters of conflict this decade. More ore ships means more risk of shipwreck and associated habitat destruction as bunker oil speads into tidal ecosystems of mangrove and coral reef.
A ten fold increase in shipping is not safe with mandatory pilotage being relaxed or ignored.
We ask for a slowdown in export of fossil fuels to reduce atmospheric CO2
Tipping points are realised too late.
Support for the vessel and its field work in monitoring is welcome ..
Marine Ecological Research vessel HB
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