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West Delta Mystery Sheen; E, LA, USA

E, LA, USA | 2016-Oct-01

Initial Notification: On October 1, 2016, the USCG contacted NOAA regarding a report of a sheen observed in West Delta block, LA. The sheen was reported to be 4 miles long x 1mile wide sheen, east to west, drifting NNW. The origin point could not be distinguished. The USCG has requested NOAA trajectory for the sheen.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Products of concern:Unknown
Latitude (approximate): 28° 58.12′ North
Longitude (approximate): 89° 49.10′ West