South florida tarball reports, feb 23, 2025; jupiter, florida

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   NOAAORR-109122025-02-08 00:00Z → cancelled 2025-02-22 00:00Z
   Manalapan, fl, USAoil

   Mystery Tarballs, South Florida shorelines; Manalapan, Florida.
   Manalapan, FL, USA.
   1. On February 8, 2025, the USCG D7 and Sector Miami reported that tarballs had been reported in the water nearshore from Fort Lauderdale Beach to West Palm Beach. USCG forwarded a 911 report that swimmers were reportedly being exposed to an oily substance that was difficult to get off. USCG is sending a team out to investigate and acquire samples and is also scheduling an overflight. NOAA is looking at currents, and winds to assess possible movement of these tarballs over time and going forward. NOAA is also compiling a resources at risk report for the affected area described including Port Everglades. Additional locations of tarballs and times reported are expected to be provided once UISCG can obtain that information.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 26.549N 079.958W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10912: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10912

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   NOAAORR-109252025-02-23 00:00Z → cancelled 2025-03-09 00:00Z
   South florida tarball reports, feb 23, 2025; jupiter, floridaoil

   South Florida Tarball Reports, Feb 23, 2025; Jupiter, Florida.
   100 Ocean Trail Way, Jupiter, FL 33477, USA.
   1. USCG contacted the SSC at 1000 on 23 Feb 2025 to report that tarballs have been reported north of Lake Worth Inlet and on Jupiter and Stuart Beaches. Initial distribution estimates are about 1 tarball every foot in areas of concentration. USCG is on-scene to further assess the contamination and will provide additional location and distribution information when available. The USCG and State are discussing cleanup options and leads.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 26.935N 080.069W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10925: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10925