WATCH: What could happen if oil leaks from the sinking ship? Dr. Asha de Vos responds

An oil spill from the distressed vessel MV X-Press Pearl could result in a disastrous situation for Sri Lanka, Marine Biologist Asha de Vos has warned.

Speaking to CNN News, Asha de Vos said an oil spill will have a long term effect on the coastal belt of the country.

She further said this will also have a massive negative impact on the marine environment.

The MV X-Press Pearl vessel caught fire off the Coast of Colombo while it was transporting chemicals. A number of the vessel’s cargo toppled into the sea with plastic pellets, packages and debris washing ashore.

Operations to tow the boat into deep seas towards the West of Sri Lanka were halted yesterday after the boat started sinking and hit the seabed. However, authorities have assured that an oil spill has not been reported from the vessel as yet. (NewsWire)

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