The infamous, tragic shipwreck of the cruise liner off the coast of Tuscany may also be a literal environmental disaster for the nearby pristine island of Giglio, which means “lily” in Italian.
This symbol of purity will be at high risk as the the actual pumping of diesel fuel begins on Saturday, and that process alone could take a month. Dismantling of the ship may be done on the spot, or the ship may have to be towed away. It will be a dangerous operation either way.
All caution will be taken to avoid any despoilment of the littoral habitat of flora and fauna surrounding the island’s perimeter. Experts say that this entire salvaging operation could last possibly one to two years.
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