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Mystery Sheen; Off Timbalier Island

Off Timbalier Island | 2009-Aug-15

Initial Notification: On August 15th, 2009, USCG MSU Morgan City contacted the SSC regarding a sheen 150 yards by 150 yards rainbow in color at 28°54’53” N Lat. 090°29’13” W Long which is approxiately 9nm off Timbalier Island.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 28° 54.88′ North
Longitude (approximate): 90° 29.21′ West