This has made it impossible to independently verify the location of the sinking, despite media pressure for this location. Sinking this vessel would risk biodiversity and contaminate the ocean with large quantities of heavy metal toxins, threatening other areas as well, notably the French island of La Réunion. Mauritians had nothing to gain from the MV Wakashio crossing their waters and are now asked to pay the price of this disaster. In a contradictory set of statements last week, the role of France was placed under further scrutiny in the operation. This is at a time when the world is aware of the need for stronger action against climate change, biodiversity protection and protection of the ocean.

Source: Forbes August 25, 2020 04:52 UTC