Volunteers say they are being kept away from the cleanup of a large spill of plastic nurdles (small plastic pellets) that reaches the sea near a vital seabird colony. According to reporting, the incident is already affecting wildlife, with fish found that contain pieces of plastic. Activists argue that delays caused by barriers to volunteers mean additional damage is done as the pellets spread further in the marine environment. The reports describe anger among volunteers at not being able to take part in efforts to remove or contain the contamination, especially given the urgency of responding quickly to prevent further uptake by marine life. Both outlets focus on the scale of the spill, the proximity to ecologically important habitat, and the immediate signs of harm. They also highlight the perception that every hour lost increases the likelihood of more plastics entering the food chain. The articles do not agree on detailed operational reasons for excluding volunteers, but they consistently characterize the situation as fast-moving and already damaging.