Oil Spill Threatens UNESCO Site in Pacific Ocean

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A UNESCO World Heritage Site is in danger of contamination after a cargo ship carrying hundreds of tonnes of oil became stranded and started leaking.

Rennell Island, near Solomon Islands, is home to many plants and animals unique to the island. Now Australia has sent further aid to prevent the oil spill from contaminating them.

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