Case 1 Massive pollution feared as oil spill tanker Prestige sinks off spain Fishing and shellfish collecting --the backbone of the local economy --have been banned over a 150-kilometer stretch of coast, sullied by oil in several patches. Regional authorities and rescue crews are worried the spill may wreak major damage on one of Spain's most beautiful coasts famous for their corals. marine life and seabirds Galicia is the region of the 15-nation European Union most dependent on fishing and the industry there employs 120,000 peopleCase 1 Massive pollution feared as oil spill tanker Prestige sinks off Spain • Fishing and shellfish collecting -- the backbone of the local economy -- have been banned over a 150-kilometer stretch of coast, sullied by oil in several patches. Regional authorities and rescue crews are worried the spill may wreak major damage on one of Spain's most beautiful coasts, famous for their corals, marine life and seabirds. Galicia is the region of the 15-nation European Union most dependent on fishing and the industry there employs 120,000 people