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M5MM+GR marina, ca, USA

Tarball Report At Monterey Bay; Indian Head Beach, California · NOAAORR-11129

issued
2026-03-05 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2026-03-19 00:00Z
self-cancels
2026-03-19 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
36.684, -121.815
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

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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  1. M5MM+GR marina, ca, USA this message2026-03-05 → 2026-03-19
  2. Recreational vessel grounding, salinas river; monterey bay, california2026-03-27 → 2026-04-10

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