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Fish scarcity, tar balls, and stranded dolphins: The hidden costs of offshore platforms in Cameroon waters

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Oil rigs affect biodiversity and the well-being of coastal and Indigenous communities. Originally published on Global Voices. Offshore platform from Garand-Batanga Beach, Kribi South region of Cameroon.

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The article examines reported environmental and social costs of offshore oil platforms in Cameroon waters, citing fish scarcity, tar balls, and stranded dolphins. It says oil rigs threaten biodiversity and compromise the well-being of coastal and Indigenous communities. The piece was originally…

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Earlier coverage on GreyNews

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