Mystery Sheen; South Marsh Island, LA

South Marsh Island, LA | 2014-Jun-10

Initial Notification: On June 10, 2014 at 1400 (CST), MSU Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC regarding NRC#1085130. The caller reported "large black patches". Morgan City IMD personnel inquired as to whether there were any harmful algal bloom (HAB)occurring at the time. Search of NOAA, Texas, and Florida HAB sites showed no occurrence. MSU Morgan City was advised of the negative finding via telecon. The SSC also provided advice on how to identify oil and distinguish oil from false positives during aerial observation. No further products were requested.