REPORT DATE: 04-07-2021
REPORT TIME: 0115 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: MISSISSIPPI CANYON   801
IMAGE DATE: 04-06-2021
IMAGE TIME: 1628 UTC
DATA SOURCE: PLANETSCOPE 
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 3 meter
LOCATION: 28°09'21" N/89°29'31" W
AREA: 0.19 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: Medium
REMARKS: Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery. This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly had a strong contrast to its homogeneous surroundings, but it lacked a suspected point source, therefore, medium confidence was awarded.  The anomaly measured approximately 1 nmi long, excluding the isolated portions to the north, and it measured approximately 0.16 nmi at its widest point.  Winds were from the southeast at 13.6 kts around the time of observation.

UNCERTAINTIES:  Most notably, the lack of a suspected point source.

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