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February 29, 2004
TANKER EXPLOSION
This one hits close to home - my parents live on the Delmarva peninsula, and I know the beaches and beach towns along that stretch well. So when a chemical tanker explodes and sinks off the shore of Chincoteague Island, I'm very concerned. The seashore in this area is very fragile - very susceptible to damage to its ecosystem. I'm hoping the impact won't be too awful.
If you're ever in the area, Assateague National Seashore, just a few miles up the beach from Chincoteague, is another of my favorite places on the planet. It's undeveloped, quiet, peaceful, and is a wonderful place to check out the natural beauty of an un-messed-with saltwater marsh environment. It's a great place to spend an afternoon or a day, watching the horses, the sandpipers, egrets, and hundreds of other animals who inhabit the island. Moreover, it's a good place just to get away from the hustle and bustle and relax your mind a bit. Check it out if you can.
