The government of Mauritius has refuted claims that oil pollution from the grounded bulker Wakashio has been killing marine mammals.

The MOL-chartered capesize got stuck on a reef in July, breaking in two in August and spilling 1,000 tonnes of fuel.

Experts examined the bodies of two of 18 melon-headed whales, also known less commonly as electra dolphins, found between Pointe-aux-Feuilles and Grand-Sand on the south-east coast in the last week.