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Condada, san juan

Puerto Rico Mystery Tarballs; Condada, San Juan · NOAAORR-7375

issued
1999-01-28 00:00Z
status
cancelled 1999-02-11 00:00Z
self-cancels
1999-02-11 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
18.457, -66.070
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Puerto Rico Mystery Tarballs; Condada, San Juan.
Condada, San Juan.
1. Reports of tarballs on the beaches in the Condado area of San Juan were received by MSO San Juan yesterday (27 January). The oil is reported to be fresh semi liquid ranging in dime size to pancake size tarballs and patties. The source of this oil is unknown. MSO San Juan is initiating cleanup efforts with assistance from Gulf Strike Team members. USFWS and PRDNER are on scene to assist with shoreline assessment issues. NOAA Hazmat has been consulted regarding shoreline assessment, cleanup options, and health and safety concerns for the general public. A sample of the oil will be shipped to LSU today for analysis. NOAA Hazmat's Health and Safety officer will in coordination with LSU chemists evaluate the oil and provide a report as to the type of oil, its components and healt and safety recommendations. USCG district 7.
2. COMMODITY: OIL.
3. POSITION 18.457N 066.070W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7375: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7375

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