A ruptured pipeline off the southern coast of Trinidad and Tobago has caused a major oil spill, threatening coral reefs and fishing zones in the Caribbean. Local authorities estimate over 100,000 gallons of crude have already leaked.
Efforts to contain the spill are ongoing, with the US Coast Guard and Venezuelan Navy offering assistance. Environmentalists warn of a long-term impact on biodiversity and tourism.
This incident has drawn comparisons to the Sundarbans’ oil spill risks in Bangladesh and West Bengal, prompting conservationists to demand tighter tanker and pipeline regulations in sensitive estuarine zones.
