The Treasure oil spill ? one of the largest animal rescue missions in history
The Treasure Oil Spill ? 20 years on. What one of the largest animal rescue missions in history can tell us about wildlife response preparedness.
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Published:21/08/2026
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The Treasure Oil Spill ? 20 years on. What one of the largest animal rescue missions in history can tell us about wildlife response preparedness.
The MV Treasure oil spill occurred on 23 June 2000, when the ship sank off the coast of South Africa between Dassen and Robben islands. The ship was carrying an estimated 1,300 tons of fuel oil, some of which spilled into the ocean, threatening the African penguin populations living on these islands. Acknowledged as the biggest animal rescue in the world, affecting close to 40,000 seabirds, SANCCOB, its partners and?
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Improve Breeding Habitat
The habitat on the islands, particularly for the African Penguin has been severely degraded by centuries.
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Kunene Region
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Dr Chris Brown
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