P&O cruise ship dumped 27,000 litres of waste on Great Barrier Reef, Senate hears

The Pacific Explorer in Sydney (Photo courtesy P&O Cruises Australia)A P&O cruise ship spilled 27,000 litres of food waste and grey water into the Great Barrier Reef marine park in August, a Senate estimates hearing has heard. The Greens senator Larissa Waters told the hearing a report from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority – which is investigating the incident – had been supplied to her anonymously. (theguardian.com)

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