Oil Sheen in Southern California Coast
Millions of gallons of sewage discharged into the ocean caused the closure of California beaches in Long Beach and San Pedro. An oil sheen off the Southern California coast was possibly from a natural seep from the ocean floor. Lab tests have not definitively identified the oil source but suspect it to be from natural seepage.
Key Points
- Millions of gallons of sewage discharged into the ocean led to the closure of California beaches in Long Beach and San Pedro
- An oil sheen off the Southern California coast was possibly caused by a natural seep from the ocean floor
- Lab tests have not definitively identified the oil source but preliminary analyses suggest it is from natural seepage
- No public health threat was reported, and the sheen was no longer visible after responders conducted flights over the area