Environment Authority issues safety guidelines amid coastal oil spill monitoring

Muscat: The Environment Authority has urged the public to exercise caution in marine and coastal areas and follow official instructions amid ongoing monitoring of the environmental situation.

Residents and visitors are advised to:

Keep away from any observed oil slicks and avoid touching oil-contaminated materials or swimming in affected waters.

Avoid attempting to clean or remove oil spills themselves and leave the work to specialized teams.

Immediately report oil spills, damaged marine life or dead fish to 99330088.

Rely only on official information and avoid circulating unverified reports.