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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