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A capsized oil tanker is releasing invisible toxins into the sea

By Andy Coghlan

16 January 2018

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The stricken oil tanker Sanchi has leaked oil condensate into the East China Sea

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At least crude oil is visible. Not so the toxic liquid leaking from a capsized oil tanker in the East China Sea. This invisible substance is a lethal threat to marine life.

On 6 January, the oil tanker Sanchi collided with the CF Crystal, a Chinese freighter whose crew were all rescued. and rocked by , the Sanchi finally with the loss of its 32-strong crew.

The Sanchi was carrying 136,000 tonnes…

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