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Mystery oil slick in breton sound block 51; gulf of america

NOAAORR-10984

issued: 2025-06-09 00:00Z
status: cancelled 2025-06-23 00:00Z
self-cancels: 2025-06-23 00:00Z
authority: NOAA OR&R
sea: Gulf of Mexico
position: 29.443, -89.099
source: incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Mystery Oil Slick in Breton Sound Block 51; Gulf of America.
Gulf.
1. 07 JUN a 300 yards black slick was observed in Breton Sound Block 51. USCG was not able to locate the slick on 08 JUN. USCG requested trajectory assistance from NOAA on 09 JUN.
2. THREAT: OIL.
3. POSITION 29.443N 089.099W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10984: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10984

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