Mystery Sheen; South Timbalier Block 23, LA
South Timbalier Block 23, LA | 2012-Apr-29
Initial Notification: The USCG Morgan City contacted the NOAA SSC this evening about a sheen in Timbalier Block 23. The sheen was reported to be a 2 mi X 100 ft silvery sheen heading NW. The location was about 6 miles from shore, to the southwest of Timbalier Bay. A trajectory analysis was requested.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Mystery Substance |
Latitude (approximate): | 29° 0.25′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 90° 6.47′ West |