Recreational vessel grounding, salinas river; monterey bay, california

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   NOAAORR-111292026-03-05 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-03-19 00:00Z
   M5MM+GR marina, ca, USAoil

   Tarball Report at Monterey Bay; Indian Head Beach, California.
   M5MM+GR Marina, CA, USA.
   1. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) that a private citizen reported tarballs at Indian Head Beach in Monterey Bay. The individual also reported finding two dead birds and a dead seal, and informed USCG they were collecting the tarballs. USCG dispatched personnel from Station Monterey to investigate. No additional support requested at this time.
   2. THREAT: OIL.
   3. POSITION 36.684N 121.815W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11129: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11129

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   NOAAORR-111402026-03-27 00:00Z → cancelled 2026-04-10 00:00Z
   Recreational vessel grounding, salinas river; monterey bay, californiaoil

   Recreational Vessel Grounding, Salinas River; Monterey Bay, California.
   1. On March 27, 2026, U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Francisco called the 24/7 NOAA spill emergency line to report that a small motor boat had washed ashore near the mouth of the Salinas River on March 26 after a Search & Rescue effort. Today the vessel was submerged by the high tide. California Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) reported little to no remaining fuel on board. No support needed from NOAA; notification only.
   2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: GASOLINE.
   3. POSITION 36.749N 121.806W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11140: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11140