Possible Pollutant Report; off Stinson Beach, California

off Stinson Beach, CA | 2025-Mar-15

Initial Notification: On March 15, 2025, the USCG Sector San Francisco IMD contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a possible oil sighting off of Stinson Beach, CA. Initial reports from Stinson Beach Fire Department indicated “black blotches breaking up in the water”. SBFD was not able to get within 500 yards of the material, but did not smell any petroleum product. They chose to make a report to the National Response Center (NRC) in an abundance of caution. USCG then requested input on a possible pollution event. Photos were provided.