- Time magazine
On September 12, 2013, Times Magazine published a brief article, “Massive Molasses Spill Kills Thousands of Fish in Hawaii,” discussing a tragic event. Dan Kedmey writes about a spill of approximately 1,400 tons of a sugary liquid that oozed out of a pipe. This pipe was one used to connect storage tanks to ships, however due to a hole on the side of the pipe; harmful toxins were released into the Honolulu harbor of Hawaii. This “plume of sticky brown substance,” as Kedmey wrote, contaminated the seabed of the harbor, harming over thousands of sea creatures. Fish, eels and crabs were all subject to this “sugary” death. Marine life was not the only thing harmed from this tragic event. Hawaiians were also affected. Warnings were sent out to all the Hawaiians living near the harbor, alerting them to not swim. Carcasses of fish may have attracted deadly creatures, such as sharks, endangering the waters. It has also been expected for the waters to be left stained for a few weeks because of the leak.
The importance
of this article is due to the fact that it informs the locals of Hawaii,
warning them to stay away from dangerous waters that may cause injuries or even
disastrous deaths. It is also important to those who might be visiting Hawaii,
simply as tourists and vacationers. Finally, it is important to spread news
such as this one, in order to prevent future tragic events that may harm our
marine life.
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