All images courtesy Countryside Council for Wales.
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Tyler and Jess Melksham
We also agree that what happened was terrible. We are learning about this in Geography. And would like to let you know your comments have been very helpful.
Wed Apr 29 12:31:54 2009
Risha from Wales
The spill was horrible - I still remember it...the shores were ruined!
Fri Nov 16 09:34:27 2007
Emily
I went to Stackpole with my school and we did a clean up on Barafundle Bay on the tenth anniversary of the disaster!
Wed Oct 17 12:28:44 2007
Lynch
I think what I have hurd is a dsaster
Tue Sep 25 14:32:48 2007
Dan Lewis from Milford Haven
I was involved with the clean up in Amroth, near Saundersfoot. I recall having to work with the tide and we were called out to start cleaning at all times of the day and night. I also recall it being extremely hot for a few weeks and we were all in layers-upon-layers of clothes, boots, visors and hard hats with our pom poms (used to clean the rocks), whilst people around us walked around in shorts.
Fri Jun 1 16:21:43 2007
Charlie fom Birmingham
I'm doing my geography coursework on this issue, and I find it hard to believe that about two weeks ago I knew nothing of the disaster. I think the BBC has helped enormously with my investigation, and therefore would like to thank all those involved in setting up this part of the website.
Fri Dec 15 08:58:14 2006
Linzi from Saundersfoot
I remember the disaster well as I live only 20 minutes drive from Milford Haven. I was seven years old at the time and in Saundersfoot School. They made sure that all of the students understood what was happening just down the road from the school on the beach.
They also asked all of the students parents if they could donate any old towels as they where needed to help clean the birds.
My mum was also one of the thousands of volunteers that helped to clean up the birds affected by the oil. She used to tell me how so many birds where dying because they where suffocated by the oil.
Now I'm doing a school project that involves the disaster and some of the different opinions that I've read are very odd. The pictures bring back memories of how terrible this disaster really was. Linzi x
Thu Nov 16 13:56:42 2006
Elin Williams from Wales
I think it awful what has happened and now I'm doing a project about it in school I've found out more information on what happened and its terrible.
Wed Oct 11 08:54:39 2006
Tracey From England (essex)
Im doing an essay on this because our geography teacher is welsh. Im finding it really fun but i find it terrible what happened to the wildlife. I really think all drivers should be more carful. Fankoo xxx
Thu Jun 8 09:09:30 2006
Martha from Cornwall
I was ever so upset when I found out about the Sea Empress. I am very glad it all has been cleared up and all wildlife is as free as it was.
I love our coasts and hate pollution!
Thu Apr 27 09:56:01 2006
Patricia from Swansea
I think it is terrible what has happened to the wildlife and the beautiful scenery which was spoiled by this terrific disaster my daughter is doing work of the Sea Empress disaster in school and the images of this are incredible. It is such a shame that this happened but I am glad to see that everything is now back to the way it was. Many regards. Patricia
Mon Apr 10 10:55:53 2006
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