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Officials monitor oil slick off sailing venue

An oil slick spotted off the coast of the Olympic sailing venue in Qingdao will be monitored and has posed no threat to the course.

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Who started the Gaza war?
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It just so happens that Hamas declared war a full three days before Israel did. And this little fact has all but disappeared. On Wednesday, December 24th, a full three days before Israel's response, Hamas announced "Operation Oil Stain" (or, "Oil Slick" in some translations.)

Alaska Sea Blob Mystery Solved
Source: AOL

Scientists have gotten the results back from their analysis of the floating goo slicks that have puzzled, frightened, amused and generally caught the attention of many around the world this week.

Antarctic Diesel Slick Threatens Penguins, Wildlife
Source: CNET News.com

One week after the ill-fated cruise ship M/S Explorer struck an iceberg and subsequently sank in the frigid waters of the Antarctic Ocean, the accident continues to pose a major environmental threat to the pristine region's fragile ecosystem.

Lebanese green group: Oil slick perhaps not as bad as feared - Haaretz - Israel News
Source: Haaretz

The impact on marine life of an oil slick off the Lebanese coast, caused by Israel's bombing of a power plant, might not be as devastating as had been feared, a Lebanese environmentalist group said on Friday.

Philippines Struggles to Contain Oil Spill
Source: CNET News.com

Philippine authorities are scrambling to contain the country's worst oil spill, which has polluted protected marine areas and ruined the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen.

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