Mystery Spill in Breton Sound, LA
LA, Gulf of Mexico | 2023-Jan-17
Initial Notification: On January 17, 2023, the USCG notified the NOAA SSC of a mystery crude oil discharge in Breton Sound, LA. The sheen size is 2 miles long by 150 feet wide. The USCG is concerned about the risk to a couple of islands to the NE of the incident location and requested a trajectory analysis.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | crude |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 12 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 34.95′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 89° 5.62′ West |