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Looe Key Mystery Slick; Florida Keys, Florida · NOAAORR-7090

issued
1995-03-23 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1995-04-06 00:00Z
self-cancels
1995-04-06 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
24.450, -81.448
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Looe Key Mystery Slick; Florida Keys, Florida.
Florida Keys, Florida.
1. An oil slick was reported on the morning of March 23, 1995, 12 miles south of Looe Key, Florida. USCG MSO Miami investigated the report and verified that heavy black oil, up to 1/4-inch thick, was in the area. The dimensions of the slick were reported to be approximately 1 mile by 200 yards. The USCG and the NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary's primary concern was for shallow coral reefs in the Looe Key area. The OSC began exploring the possibilities of applying dispersants on the slick, but could not obtain aircraft support within a reasonable amount of time. USCG district 7. Keyword: none.
2. COMMODITY: UNKNOWN.
3. POSITION 24.450N 081.448W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7090: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7090

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