Particle.news
Download on the App Store
9 ARTICLES
·
last yr.

Oil Sheen Detected Off Huntington Beach Coast

The cause of the 2.5-mile long oil sheen remains unknown, with investigations underway.

US Coast Guard and local authorities are investigating an oil sheen in the waters off Huntington Beach in Southern California.
The setting sun illuminates clouds and the top of recently snow-capped San Gabriel mountains above Huntington Harbour in Huntington Beach on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Officials began work Friday to clean up an oil patch spotted a few miles off the coast of Huntington Beach. 
Image
Image

Overview

  • Authorities are investigating a 2.5-mile long oil sheen spotted off the coast of Huntington Beach, California.
  • The source of the oil sheen remains unidentified, with speculation it could be from an offshore platform or natural seepage.
  • Containment measures have been implemented, including booms and absorbing materials, to control the spread of the oil.
  • No oiled wildlife has been observed, and there have been no reports of oil reaching the shore.
  • The incident is reminiscent of a 2021 oil spill in the same area, which resulted in significant environmental damage.