Cuba concerned Gulf oil spill may damage coast

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 MiamiHerald.com: "WASHINGTON -- The sprawling oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is prompting concern in Cuba, which boasts one of the Caribbean's most pristine coral reefs, thick mangroves and nesting areas for green sea turtles.

Cuban government officials called U.S. oceanographers looking for assistance last week, the scientists said, and the State Department confirmed Tuesday that ``low, technical level'' talks are underway to help Cuba respond if the sheen should move close to its shores."

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