The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said an oil leak from the Gem No. 2 tanker had been stopped, with no further leakage detected, as cleanup operations continued along coastlines affected by the spill.
According to reports, the oil slick was concentrated off the northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain, extending towards coastal areas of neighbouring Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Sharjah.
The density of marine pollution had declined significantly.
Authorities have temporarily closed some beaches and coastal areas as a precaution.
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Environment ministry teams are conducting field surveys, monitoring pollution levels and carrying out cleanup operations along affected coastlines in coordination with federal and local authorities, reports said.
The UAE also said fish and other food products sold in markets were safe for human consumption.
adding that precautionary measures to protect drinking water supplies would not disrupt distribution.
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