Environmental Impacts

The site of the disaster- in the Timor Sea close to Australian and Indonesian coastlines, gave reason for great environmental concern as the introduction of large amounts of hydrocarbons could disrupt marine ecosystems. With mixed reports surfacing about the amount of oil initially spewing out of the well and the magnitude of the problem being larger than expected, several environmental groups were quickly becoming apart of the situation at hand. It is estimated that between 4000 - 30000 tonnes were spilled from the well

(WIKI).

There was a visual impact on marine wildlife with turtle, dolphins and other sea dwelling fauna seen swimming in oil slick. Bird species where also affected. 

The maximum surface area of the oil slick was found to be 11183km² and no oil reached Australian or Indonesian coastlines (PTTEP).

Several environmental reports have been released and there are still long term studies in-place. Species impact data is scarce as there are reports with inconclusive results. Some Indonesian islands are said to have suffered damages such as income loss from depleted fish stock.