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Mystery Oil San Juan Islands; San Juan Islands, Strait of Juan de Fuca, WA

San Juan Islands, Strait of Juan de Fuca, WA | 1985-Apr-11

Initial Notification: Observations of mystery oil in San Juan Islands, Strait of Juan de Fuca. Unknown amt of oil. 1) 30x500 yds ~200 yds of Jones (Between Jone & Orcas) 2)100x200yd Neck pt & Cliff Is @ W end of Wasp Passage. 3) Scattered patches between McConnell Is and Reff Is. Strong odor of diesel, sheen & stringy grey

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 48° 37.01′ North
Longitude (approximate): 123° 2.07′ West