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Coastal Nations Unite in Urgent Oil Spill Drill

7/23/2025

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On July 9, Mombasa's Nyali beach transformed into a hub of action as 200 participants from ten coastal states engaged in a simulated oil spill exercise. Organized by the Indian Ocean Commission, this vital drill underscored the urgency for nations to unite and strengthen their responses to marine pollution, ensuring the protection of our precious oceans.

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On July 9, Mombasa's Nyali beach transformed into a hub of action as 200 participants from ten coastal states engaged in a simulated oil spill exercise. Organized by the Indian Ocean Commission, this vital drill underscored the urgency for nations to unite and strengthen their responses to marine pollution, ensuring the protection of our precious oceans.