NYT
Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded Tanker
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A Russian oil tanker grounded in the Arabian Sea has spilled crude oil into waters used by migratory birds and sea turtles. The incident occurred in an area near the Strait of Hormuz where multiple tankers and oil facilities have experienced damage in recent years. The spill adds to existing oil contamination in the region from previous incidents.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/world/middleeast/oil-spill-oman.html
