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Off point arguello, ca

Possible Seep Activity; Off Point Arguello, Ca · NOAAORR-9889

issued
2019-04-18 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2019-05-02 00:00Z
self-cancels
2019-05-02 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
34.588, -120.741
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Possible seep activity; Off Point Arguello, CA.
Off Point Arguello, CA.
1. On 18-APR-2019, USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Santa Barbara contacted their NOAA SSC to discuss recent oil sheen observations NW of Santa Barbara Channel. USCG has requested potential remote sensing support. This Hotline is being created to capture remote sensing information, as needed.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: CRUDE OIL.
3. POSITION 34.588N 120.741W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9889: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9889

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