Oil is leaking from Chuuk Lagoon’s Rio de Janeiro Maru shipwreck

Oil is leaking from the Rio de Janeiro Maru shipwreck in Chuuk Lagoon. This leak poses a risk to marine life and local food security. The leak was first spotted by divers on September 11. The Chuuk government is seeking help to manage the environmental threat. Divers should be cautious of contaminated water and fumes.