REPORT DATE: 10-23-2023
REPORT TIME: 2244 UTC
REGION: GULF OF MEXICO
SUB REGION: N/A
AREA/BLOCK: HOWELL HOOK 806
IMAGE DATE: 10-23-2023
IMAGE TIME: 1612 UTC
DATA SOURCE: SENTINEL2B 
MODE: Multispectral  
RESOLUTION: 10 meter
LOCATION: 25°10'31" N/84°00'26" W
AREA: 0.34 square kilometers
CONFIDENCE: High
REPORT MAP/GIS FILES: https://www.ospo.noaa.gov/Products/ocean/marinepollution/
REMARKS: An anomaly was observed 172.61 nautical miles Southwest of Naples, Florida. The potential slick spanned a length of 0.82 nautical miles. Additionally, it had several characteristics associated with a possible oil slick such as sharp contrast with the surrounding water, well defined edges, and a metallic sheen which is indicative of thicker oil. Winds at the time were blowing from the Northeast at 14 kts. For these various reasons, the Confidence for this report is High.

UNCERTAINTIES: After investigating previous images taken over this area, it is unlikely that this is a natural seep. 


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ERMA: https://erma.noaa.gov/gulfofmexico/erma.html#/layers=1+52659&x=-84.010097&y=25.169438&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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