Mystery Sheen; Timbalier Bay, LA

Timbalier Bay, LA | 2012-Apr-18

Initial Notification: On 18APR12, USCG Houma contacted NOAA SSC about a mystery sheen in Timbalier Bay reported by a good Samaritan helicopter. The sheen is reported to be 5mi by 3mi rainbow sheen with a 50yrd by 100yrd black area on the leading edge. The quantity, product and source are unknown. USCG is seeking a trajectory.