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Mystery Sheen

South Timbalier Island Block 130, Lousiana    2008-Apr-24

On 4/24/08 the NOAA SSC was contacted by USCG regarding a report of a 10 x 4 mile silver sheen near South Timbalier Block 130, offshore Louisiana. A USCG overflight is pending to assess the situation. USCG requested trajectory and weather information.


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Incident Details

Spill, potential spill, or other: Oil Spill
Products of concern: Unknown oil

Latitude (approximate): 28° 39.97' North
Longitude (approximate): 90° 9.35' West