REPORT DATE: 03-20-2019
REPORT TIME: 1450 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: MISSISSIPPI CANYON    20
IMAGE DATE: 03-19-2019
IMAGE TIME: 1630 UTC
DATA SOURCE: SENTINEL2A 
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 10 meter
LOCATION: 28°56'16" N/88°58'14" W
AREA: 3.77 square kilometers (Updated 05/14/2020)
CONFIDENCE: High
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly extended approximately 8.9 nmi to the southwest from the site of the destroyed Taylor platform, and was up to 0.21 nmi in width. It appeared dark in color with some silvery streaks contained within the darker area. Winds at the time of the image were around 15 kts from the NE, and had been consistent in direction for well over 24 hours. This aligns with the orientation of the anomaly.

UNCERTAINTIES:  The known repeat leak nature of the suspected source of the anomaly leaves no uncertainty.

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

ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+46841&x=-89.0166025&y=28.88727&z=11&panel=layer

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

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