REPORT DATE: 02-23-2019
REPORT TIME: 0730 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: MISSISSIPPI CANYON    20
IMAGE DATE: 02-22-2019
IMAGE TIME: 1633 UTC
DATA SOURCE: SENTINEL2B 
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 10 meter
LOCATION: 28°56'16" N/88°58'15" W
AREA: 6.19 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: High
REMARKS: 
Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly appeared to emanate from the destroyed Taylor Energy platform and extends W in a circular pattern for approximately 18.6NM; the area of possible oil appeared silver/orange and was indicative of oil in immersered in water and wind data aligns well with the orientation of the anomaly. Confidence was determined to be high given that the Taylor platform is known as a repeat leak source.

UNCERTAINTIES:
Uncertainties are minimal given the history of the Taylor Energy platform as a repeat leak source.

ANALYST: FISHER
Maps and shapefiles can be accessed at: www.ospo.noaa.gov/Products/ocean/marinepollution/

For further information on oil spill response and assessment go to: https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/oil-and-chemical-spills/oil-spills

ERMA: https://erma-west-ermadev.orr.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+37962&x=-88.9708333333&y=28.9377777778&z=12&panel=layer

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