Protection of Sensitive resources Internationall significant wildlife sanctuaries, which are important for crocodiles, hippopotamuses, flamingos, mangroves and a variety of bird life are located to the north and the south of the wreck, in the St. Lucia area and the nhlabene estuary The entrances from the sea have been protected from potential oil ingress by using heavy mechanical equipment to reinforce and consolidate natural sand bars to close the openings. It has not been possible to protect mangrove areas e in Richards bay because strong currents and difficult access prevent the deployment of booms. So far, no oil h has come near to these areas. Some areas of this coast are also important for recreational surf fishing and tourism, but it is currently low season. There are no mariculture facilities in the area or major commercial wild stock fisheries• Protection of Sensitive resources Internationally significant wildlife sanctuaries, which are important for crocodiles, hippopotamusses, flamingos, mangroves and a variety of bird life are located to the north and the south of the wreck, in the St. Lucia area and the Nhlabene estuary. The entrances from the sea have been protected from potential oil ingress by using heavy mechanical equipment to reinforce and consolidate natural sand bars to close the openings. It has not been possible to protect mangrove areas in Richards Bay because strong currents and difficult access prevent the deployment of booms. So far, no oil has come near to these areas. Some areas of this coast are also important for recreational surf fishing and tourism, but it is currently low season. There are no mariculture facilities in the area or major commercial wild stock fisheries