oil spill

  • January 30, 2015

    Galapagos Cargo Ships: Recent Ship Groundings »

    On the 28th of January 2015 the cargo ship  Floreana ran aground just off Baquerizo Moreno. En-route from San Cristobal to Puerto Ayora, the ship was carrying 1,400 tons of cargo consisting of mostly food and gas cylinders. Holding 50 tons of fuel, authorities have set up oil booms as a precaution whilst authorities attempt to remove the fuel as read more

    Grounded Ship Banner (©Heidi Snell)