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The Sea Empress

Sea Empress

We look back at the Sea Empress disaster at Milford Haven that spilt nearly 72,500 tonnes of oil into the sea. More than 200km of the Pembrokeshire coast was polluted - could it recover?

Watch & Listen

Missed the 'Sea Empress: 10 Years On' TV & radio programmes? Catch them again:
  • Video highlights

  • Radio - Listen Again

  • Exclusive interviews
  • "I Was There"

    Blaise Bullimore was one of the people involved in the big clean-up and rescue at the time. In an exclusive interview he reflects on what went on.

    10 Years On: TV

    Information on the programme from BBC Wales which tells the story of the spill and clean-up from those who were there, and what we've learned.

    The Big Clean-Up

    See how far the oil and spread and follow the environmental teams as they tackle the spill in this gallery.

    Nature fights back

    Ten years on, a new report from the CCW shows how wildlife has staged a remarkable comeback in the affected areas.

    Expert interviews

    Watch exclusive interviews about the disaster and recovery with marine life experts, that didn't make the cut for the TV programme.

    Marine Life

    Just what is a marine nature reserve? Phil Newman from the Skomer Island reserve talks about their work...

    Milford: A Brief History

    Jon Gower takes us on a whistle-stop journey through the historical port town.

    Walk through time

    Take a walk through time from Milford along the coast, and explore it's rich history along the way.
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