Mystery Sheen, Green Canyon 205A; Offshore of Timbalier Island, LA
Offshore of Timbalier Island, LA | 2016-Jul-08
Initial Notification: On July 8, 2016, the USCG Marine Safety Unity in Morgan City notified the NOAA SSC about a mystery sheen reported by a third party in Green Canyon Block 205A. Sheen was rainbow in color, and approximately 5 mile x 5 mile, source unknown. A previous sheen report was filed in the same location on July 3, 2016. USCG is investigating.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Products of concern: | Possible Crude Oil |
Latitude (approximate): | 27° 48.77′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 90° 31.13′ West |