A university professor has given his view on the tanker crash off the East Coast of Yorkshire earlier this week.
Professor Rodney Forster is from the Hull Marine Laboratory at the University of Hull.
He feels there could be a big impact on Bridlington and its sealife:
He says the impact of this weeks tanker collision on the maritime environment will need to be monitored over the coming weeks and months:
The professor did say there's some positives to add though:
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A four-week heritage fashion exhibition featuring twenty garments from the 1850s to the 1950s will open at Scarborough's Old Parcels Office this Saturday, followed by a special parade on Sunday.
The Care Quality Commission has upgraded the maternity services at Scarborough and York hospitals from inadequate to good following a recent inspection that highlighted major improvements in care and safety.
Scarborough Athletic will look to bounce back from their recent loss as they host Telford at the Scarborough Sports Village this Saturday.
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