A miles-long oil sheen off the coast of Huntington Beach appears to have been natural seepage from the ocean floor, the U.S. Coast Guard said March 11.
The sheen was first spotted March 7.
Huntington Beach Oil Sheen Likely Natural Seepage, Says Coast Guard
Crews complete the cleanup, retrieving 85 gallons of oil and more than 1,000 pounds of waste and tar balls over the weekend.
An oil sheen off Huntington Beach, Calif., on March 8, 2024. Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Brahm/U.S. Coast Guard via AP
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