F/V Arctic Sea Leaking Fuel, Cleanup Hindered by Persistent Storm and Freezing Temps

The 134’ crabber Arctic Sea that ran aground on the shore of Saint George Island a week ago has now started spilling oil. The storm that caused the grounding has not let up and is keeping response crews from the area. The Department of Environmental Conservation said it is not yet clear how much oil has been spilled to date.
“The visually observed sheening extended approximately 6-8 miles long and 200 yards offshore as seen on January 7, 2026. The quantity released is unknown...
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