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Wrecked boats spill styrofoam, chemicals into Great Barrier Reef for months

The vessel 7 Wonder has sat wrecked at Rose Bay in north Queensland for more than two months. Locals say they have been picking up rubbish from the boat daily, but maritime authorities say local salvage contractors are…

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ABC AustraliaApr 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

Wrecked boats spill styrofoam, chemicals into Great Barrier Reef for months

The vessel 7 Wonder has sat wrecked at Rose Bay in north Queensland for more than two months. Locals say they have been picking up rubbish from the boat daily, but maritime authorities say local salvage contractors are "stretched".

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