New Zealand Cargo Ship

The Rena slowly taking on water and keeling over.

A cargo ship named The Rena has struck a reef of the coast of New Zealand which caused huge cracks in the hull and is taking on water by the day. The oil used to power the ship is what the current concern is. Over 350 tons of fuel oil have already been spewed into the sea killing thousands of sea birds. The oil will continue to leak without contraint due to the bad weather that is recently been plaguing the area. The Bay of Plenty is popular for its long sandy beaches but with oil now making its way to shore the damage is becoming more widespread.