Tarballs &Tarmat Strandings; Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi, TX | 2015-May-27

Initial Notification: Beginning around May 27, 2015, the Texas Coastal Bend area has experienced tarball and tarmat stranding events near Corpus Christi, Texas. No source has been identified, and it is uncertain if oil is from an anthropogenic sources or natural seeps. Coast Guard has federalized the response, and is working in conjunction with Texas General Land Office to locate and clean up affected areas.