Mystery Slick, Terrebonne Bay; Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City, New Jersey | 1998-Jul-26

Initial Notification: On July 26, 1998, MSD Houma reported a slick of unknown origin approximately 3 miles south of Terrebonne Bay/Timbalier Island. The slick was reported to be 200 yards wide by 2 miles long. The slick was composed of rainbow sheen and dark, streaky brown oil. The heaviest oil appeared to cover an area of 10 yards by 3/4 mile. On-scene reports had the oil moving to the northeast. On-scene weather was reported to be light winds from the south-southwest and calm seas. USCG district 3.