Mystery Sheen, South Timbalier, LA; Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico | 2017-Feb-23
Initial Notification: On February 23, 2017, MSU Morgan City, contacted the NOAA SSC and asked for an evaluation of a possible sheen (NRC#1171801) in South Timbalier area. Review of photos indicated differences in water color were most likely a convergence zone, not oil. Conclusion reported to MSU Morgan City.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Unknown |
| Latitude (approximate): | 28° 53.13′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 90° 26.60′ West |