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12 Aug 2026, 13:08

The oil pollution observed on the southern shores of Qeshm Island has spread to the mangrove forests in the village of "Naqasheh."

IRNA news agency reported on Wednesday, August 21, that part of the oil slicks has entered the area of these forests, and monitoring and cleanup operations have begun to prevent further spread of the pollution.

Despite two days having passed since the report of this pollution, the head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Department of Qeshm Island has postponed the precise source of the oil slicks to "expert assessments and the summary of reports from responsible agencies."

The mangrove forests are considered sensitive coastal ecosystems of Qeshm and play an important role in preserving biodiversity, coastal stability, and the habitat and reproduction of various aquatic species and birds. The Hormozgan coasts also faced widespread oil pollution this spring. The director general of the Environmental Protection Agency of Hormozgan announced on May 1 that the pollution at that time was caused by an attack on the Lavan oil refinery, and oil materials had reached various points along the province's shores, including Qeshm, Larak, Hengam, and Hormoz.
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In the oil cleanup operations on the shores of Qeshm, absorbent pads are used to collect the oil slicks.

These pads are typically made from synthetic fibers like polypropylene and absorb oil and grease while taking in less water. Absorbent pads can quickly collect oil, preventing the spread of slicks on the water and the pollution from reaching fish, turtles, seabirds, and corals, thus reducing damage to shores and docks. However, absorbent pads alone are not sufficient to deal with large oil spills and are usually used alongside oil containment booms, skimmers, suction equipment, and other specialized cleanup methods. Saturated pads must also be collected and disposed of properly.
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