Find the cause of oil clumps washing up on Nha Trang beach

On the afternoon of May 17, Mr. Nguyen Long (residing in Vinh Hai ward, Nha Trang city) said he stepped on many lumps of oil on the beach near Tram Huong tower area and smelled the burning smell of oil.

Over the past two days, many residents and tourists swimming in Nha Trang beach have expressed their discomfort with clumps of oil sticking to their bodies and clothes, making it difficult to wash off.

Lumpy oil appears on Nha Trang beach. Photo: HIEU GIANG

According to Mr. Dam Hai Van, Head of Nha Trang Bay Management Board, the situation of oil clumping from offshore due to waves has been happening for many years. The oil clumps mixed with sand are very difficult to distinguish and are collected and cleaned by environmental staff. Currently, related departments are still investigating the cause. The Board has also reported to Nha Trang City People's Committee for further handling.

Environmental workers clean up oil clumps on the beach. Photo: HIEU GIANG

Last year, oil clumps also appeared on Nha Trang beach, many people were worried and did not dare to swim.

According to experts, the black clumps mentioned above are likely a mixture of many substances discharged into the sea by ocean-going ships. Over time, they settle on the seabed, change their chemical properties into black clumps of oil, and then follow the currents to wash ashore.

HIEU GIANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/tim-nguyen-nhan-dau-von-cuc-dat-vao-bo-bien-nha-trang-post795692.html