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Oil Removal Begins on Fragile Second World War-Era Wreck off Coastal B.C.

  • The Canadian Coast Guard is removing oil from the sunken WWII ship Brigadier General M.G. Zalinski off the B.C. coast, which contains 27,000 liters of oil.
  • The deteriorating wreck poses an environmental risk to marine life and ecosystems.
  • The operation involves collaboration with local First Nations and wildlife experts to minimize ecological damage.