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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Eyewitness: Astrolabe reef, off New Zealand

Cargo vessel Rena, Astrolabe reef, New Zealand
The Liberian-registered cargo vessel Rena is seen listing heavily on the Astrolabe reef in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty. It could spill a further 1,700 tonnes of heavy fuel oil on top of the 300 tonnes already spilt – making it one of New Zealand’s worst maritime disasters
Illustration: Photograph: Mark Alen/EPA
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