According to Guardian, a second major oil spill occurred in the Solomon Islands bay turning the sea water red; The affected area is the same where Solomon Trader ran aground due to unexpected gale at Kangava Bay, Rennell Island, on 4 February, causing an environmental disaster.
The environmental disruption occurred after 5,000 tonnes of bauxite fell into the sea from a barge on Monday, July 1, according to Guardian newspaper.
This is the second environmental disaster for the area this year.
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After the incident, Bintan Mining Solomon Islands has suspended loading operations, as authorities mull how to clean up this latest accident.
Residents of Solomon Islands reported to Guardian that they can not swim and eat because of the pollution.
In addition, OceansWatch Solomon Islands spokesman Lawrence Nodua stated the contamination would cause problems for fish breeding.
Bintan Mining Solomon Islands were criticised for continuing with its bauxite loading operations, after the severity and harm of the two oil spill against the marine environment of the area.
