Nightingale Island Oil Spill

Nightingale Island, part of the remote Tristan da Cunha group in the South Atlantic, was hit on March 16th, 2011 by the MV Oliva, a freighter carrying soybeans from Brazil to Singapore. Over 800 tons of fuel oil was spilled onto the island's shores, poisoning the local population of endangered northern rockhopper penguins. I arrived on the site on March 23, 2011. This is what I saw.

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[KaosReigns10]

sometimes I'm just embarrassed to be a part of the human race......we're so dumb.....

[zimboy77]

I have enjoyed following @wheresandrew on twitter - was keen to see his journey up unspoiled midatlantic ridge islands... LAST thing I was expecting, but thanks to andrew for sharing.

[bob2000and10]

All that oil... such a shame. Oil doesnt grow on trees you know.

[Mrdeandean100]

i wanna be living there for some reason

[Dennis Swain]

i have be looking your youtube video i work at sea on ships, i am from tristan da cunha i have not see a ship in there i still work on ships it not good for the fish that was keep the island going

[KaosReigns10]

how vile you are...you're the perfect example of how scum walks the Earth...

[Karmabug7]

Go to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds site to learn more and donate!

[odajoes]

so sad :(

[ElleDeeProductions]

Nooo not the penguins!

[Pat Dickens]

I have recruited a team volunteers from South Africa. We need sponsors to get us there. We need a ship to take us there. Some of these folks have experience with marine birds and have dealt with oiled African penguins before. If you are able to assist please contact me.

[bucolic1]

makes me think THEY are attacking our unpolluted spots around the world ??Japan nuke plants affecting Western fisheries, gulf cost (oil platform ,BOP malfunction )

what s next

=(