This is tragic but it struck me as a fascinating picture.
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A huge oil slick blackened the sand of beach near Cape Moreton, Australia, Thursday. Cyclone Hamish hit cargo ship Pacific Adventurer Wednesday, spilling oil and ammonium nitrate into the ocean off southern Queensland. The ship’s owner, Hong Kong-based Swire, faces fines.
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The possible damage from the oil is well known, but what about the ammonium nitrate? I believe it's a fertilizer, which makes me wonder how that might effect the algae and seaweed, as well as the swimming critters?