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Mystery sheen; Off Tatoosh Island, WA

Off Tatoosh Island, WA | 2007-Jul-14

Initial Notification: USCG notified the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary manager that fishermen reported a heavy diesel sheen and odor near Tatoosh, Island. No releases had been reported in the area. USCG Air Station Port Angeles will conduct an overflight of the area as soon as possible.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Mystery Substance
Products of concern:Suspected diesel
Latitude (approximate): 48° 24.23′ North
Longitude (approximate): 124° 47.46′ West