Cleaning teams work to remove the polluting element from the affected beaches. Authorities have urged the public to avoid swimming and touching the tar balls.
Cleaning teams work to remove the polluting element from the affected beaches.
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The authorities of Sydney They ordered this Thursday the closure of several beachesincluding the emblematic Bondi, due to the presence of thousands of tar ballssome the size of a tennis ball, which pollute the coast.
Waverley Council, in eastern Sydney, home to the popular bondi beach, He explained in a statement that the decision was made as a precautionary measure. “All beaches will remain closed until the Environmental Protection Authority and other government agencies complete a more detailed investigation,” they indicated. The measure also affects the nearby beaches of Bronte and Tamarama.
Cleaning actions
Will Nemesh, mayor of Waverley, assured that the priority is to protect the health and well-being of the community. In addition to the beaches under Waverley’s jurisdiction, four other beaches in the area managed by Randwick Council have also been closed.
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The first signs of the problem were detected at Coogee Beach on Tuesday, spreading to Gordons Bay on Wednesday. This Thursday, waste was also found in Clovelly and Maroubra. According to preliminary analyses, the material found is a hydrocarbon-based contaminant, consistent with the composition of the tar balls.
Cleaning equipmentequipped with protective suits, are working to remove tar balls from affected beaches, using hand tools and light machinery.
Investigation in progress and warnings to the population
The State of New South Wales Environmental Protection Authority is conducting tests to determine the exact composition of the contaminating material. For now, they have urged the public to avoid swimming or touching tar balls on affected beachesincluding Congwong, Frenchmans and Little Bay.
The Maritime Conservation Society of Australia warned that these tar balls They can represent a serious danger to marine fauna. Animals like turtles and humpback whales They could be affected if they ingest these residueswhich would alter the marine food chain, from plankton to large predators.
Sydney, known for its more than 100 beaches that attract millions of visitors each year, faces a significant environmental challenge with this incident threatening its reputation as a tourist destination.
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