Incident Archive
The complete set of public incident records Tarline collects for the California coast, from four independent sources: NOAA IncidentNews case pages, raw National Response Center caller reports, satellite oil-signature detections, and California Spill Watch response notices. Search the text, narrow to one source, and page through the whole history.
Every row here is a source report, not a confirmed release. National Response Center entries in particular are self-reported by callers with no agency verification step, satellite detections are possible signatures rather than sampled oil, and a report saying nothing about a beach is not evidence that the beach was clean. Follow the link on a row and read the original record before citing it.
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- IncidentNews
Pleasure Craft MARCHELLE aground; West side of Catalina Island, CA
oil · ID 10015 · 33.419, -118.488
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On the morning of 30-NOV-2019, the 33ft Pleasure Craft MARCHELLE ran aground on the west side of Catalina Island (near Two Harbors) with a maximum potential of 800 Gallons of diesel on board. At the time, a 1/4 mile sheen was observed leading to the west at high tide. On the morning of 02-DEC-2019, USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted the NOAA SSC to request a worst case (800 gallon) trajectory estimate in the event a release occurs during salvage operations scheduled for 1300 hrs on 02-DEC-2019.
- IncidentNews
Recreational vessel TUSSLER sunk; off La Jolla, CA
oil · ID 10008 · 32.867, -117.621
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On November 13, 2019, the 66’ recreational vessel TUSSLER sank at roughly 17.5 NM due west of La Jolla, CA. The vessel was reportedly carrying 800 gallons diesel fuel and no sheen/slick was observed when she went down. USCG Sector San Diego contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support in the event the vessel leaks.
- IncidentNews
F/V Miss Haley sunk; off Northern CA
oil · ID 10006 · 38.450, -123.600
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On November 10, 2019, the USCG Sector San Francisco notified the NOAA SSC that the F/V Miss Haley broke up and sank roughly 14 NM from shore and 28 NM WNW of Bodega Head. The max potential fuel volume on board is believed to be 17,000 gallons diesel. USCG Sector San Francisco requested oil fate & transport information due it’s location within a National Marine Sanctuary.
- IncidentNews
Pleasure craft "The Lady" sunk; Huntington Beach, CA
oil · ID 9957 · 33.728, -118.075
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On 25-AUG-2019, USCG Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach contacted the NOAA SSC regarding the 61' wooden pleasure craft "The Lady" that sank at the dock in Huntington Beach at 1530 hrs. The vessel had a max capacity of 600 gallons diesel on-board and rainbow sheen and a heavy slick were observed between the vessel and the dock. Reportedly, the vessel was still "bubbling up" a few hours later. USCG requested trajectory support for their upcoming response and investigations.
- IncidentNews
Construction Barge Potential Spill; Long Beach Inner Harbor, CA
oil · ID 9938 · 33.743, -118.169
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On July 22, 2019, the USCG Sector LA/Long Beach contacted the NOAA SSC to report a possible diesel spill from a construction barge in Long Beach’s Inner Harbor. The incident occurred at 0900 hrs and had a maximum potential volume of 200 gallons diesel. Sector LA/LB requested trajectory support to aid in searching for any potentially oiled shoreline.
- IncidentNews
Sheen report near Point Sur, CA; 25 NM south of Point Sur, CA
oil · ID 9918 · 35.890, -121.810
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At 1630 hrs on 22-JUN-2019 the NOAA Ship R/V Bell M Shimada observed a sheen roughly 25 NM south of Point Sur, CA and forwarded photos and location to USCG Sector San Francisco and the NOAA SSC. The USCG Duty Officer requested trajectory support to determine if the sheen might be related to a recent NOAA NESDIS Marine Pollution Surveillance Report (MPSR) issued in the vicinity on 20-JUN-2019.
- IncidentNews
Blue whale carcass; Long Beach, CA
other · ID 9911 · 33.748, -118.218
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The NMFS Stranding Coordinator for CA contacted the NOAA SSC to report an 80’ Blue whale carcass found within the Port of Long Beach on 03-JUN-2019. No field necropsy is anticipated, so the carcass will likely be towed offshore on/about 04-JUN-2019. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days.
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Ellwood Beach spill; Goleta, CA
oil · ID 9909 · 34.425, -119.907
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On 30-MAY-2019, the USCG Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 1-3 bbl spill of crude oil during a shoreside well abandonment operation on 28-MAY-2019. USCG requested trajectory information to support shoreline assessment & cleanup activities, if needed.
- IncidentNews
Sulfur dioxide release; Shell Refinery, Martinez, CA
chemical · ID 9903 · 38.019, -122.117
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On May 16, 2019, the USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC to report an airborne release of 500 lbs Sulfur Dioxide from a flare stack at the Shell Refinery in Martinez, CA. USCG requested an estimate of potential airborne concentrations downwind of the release and how far concentrations might exceed levels of concern.
- IncidentNews
Gray whale carcass; Pacifica, CA
other · ID 9901 · 37.598, -122.511
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On 15-MAY-2019, NMFS Stranding Network staff contacted the NOAA SSC regarding a 40’ gray whale carcass that had washed ashore near Pacifica, CA the day before. No field necropsy is anticipated, so the carcass may be towed offshore on 15 or 16-MAY. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days.
- IncidentNews
Gray whale carcass; Carlsbad, CA
other · ID 9902 · 33.155, -117.352
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The NMFS Stranding Coordinator for CA contacted the NOAA SSC to report a 25-30’ Gray whale carcass that had come ashore near Carlsbad, CA on 15-MAY-2019. No field necropsy is anticipated, so the carcass may be towed offshore on/about 16-MAY. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days.
- IncidentNews
Gray whale carcass; Oxnard, CA
other · ID 9897 · 34.157, -119.227
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On 07-MAY-2019, NMFS Stranding Network Coordinator contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a gray whale carcass that had washed ashore near Channel Islands Harbor in Ventura County, CA. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days.
- IncidentNews
Gray whale carcass; Port of LA/Long Beach, CA
other · ID 9893 · 33.721, -118.218
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On April 29, 2019, the NMFS Stranding Network Coordinator contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a gray whale carcass that had washed ashore at the Port of LA/Long Beach. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days.
- IncidentNews
M/V Never Say Never sunk; Off Ano Nuevo, CA
oil · ID 9886 · 37.070, -122.370
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On 19-APR-2019, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their NOAA SSC regarding the 57’ sunken pleasure craft M/V Never Say Never that was involved in a search & rescue case the previous evening. USCG requested oil fate & transport information and staff from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary requested potential vessel drift information.
- IncidentNews
Possible seep activity; Off Point Arguello, CA
oil · ID 9889 · 34.588, -120.741
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On 18-APR-2019, USCG Marine Safety Detachment (MSD) Santa Barbara contacted their NOAA SSC to discuss recent oil sheen observations NW of Santa Barbara Channel. USCG has requested potential remote sensing support. This Hotline is being created to capture remote sensing information, as needed.
- IncidentNews
Gray whale carcass; Pacifica, CA 94044, USA
other · ID 9885 · 37.649, -122.495
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In the evening of 16-APR-2019, NMFS Stranding Network staff contacted their NOAA SSC regarding a gray whale carcass that had washed ashore near Pacifica, CA. A field necropsy is scheduled for 17-APR-2019, after which the carcass would be towed offshore. NMFS requested a carcass drift estimate to aid in determining how far offshore to tow the carcass so it does not re-beach in the upcoming days.
- IncidentNews
Tarballs Observed - Point Reyes National Seashore; Inverness, CA.
oil · ID 9843 · 38.122, -122.958
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On January 23, 2019, the USCG District 11 notified OR&R of reported mystery tarballs at two locations on the Point Reyes National Seashore that washed up following a storm.
- IncidentNews
Grounded F/V Pacific Quest; Santa Cruz, CA
oil · ID 9772 · 36.948, -122.067
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On August 12, 2018, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) staff contacted the NOAA SSC about a grounded fishing vessel just outside Santa Cruz, CA at the base of the bluff near UC Santa Cruz’s Seymour Marine Discovery Center. The vessel is carrying 1,200 gallons of diesel. Responders on-scene have requested a trajectory.
- IncidentNews
Broken up vessel "Dickey Byrd"; Santa Cruz, CA, USA
oil · ID 9746 · 36.950, -122.100
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On July 1, 2018, the USCG Sector San Francisco staff contacted their NOAA SSC about the vessel “Dickey Bird” that had been the subject of a search and rescue case, but was now broken up offshore near Grotto Beach near Santa Cruz, CA. The vessel is believed to contain 40 gallons of diesel fuel. Given the proximity to sensitive shorelines, the USCG requested information on oil fate & transport.
- IncidentNews
Sunken Vessel - Ocean Beach; San Francisco, CA
oil · ID 9727 · 37.760, -122.637
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On May 29, 2018, the USCG Sector San Francisco notified ERD's Oceanographer On Duty of a sunken fishing vessel 9 miles SW of the Golden Gate Bridge (37 45.6 N, 122 38.2 W). The vessel's closest point of land is Ocean Beach at 6.5 miles to the west. The estimated maximum potential discharge is 400 g of diesel. A description of the product's fate is requested.
- IncidentNews
P/C Ocean Breeze aground; San Joaquin River Delta, CA, USA
oil · ID 9696 · 38.098, -121.593
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On the afternoon of 02-APR-2018, USCG Sector San Francisco contacted their SSC to request a hypothetical “what if” trajectory for a vessel aground in the San Joaquin River. The M/V OCEAN BREEZE reportedly has 400 gallons of diesel fuel and 50 gallons of miscellaneous other oils (motor, lube, hydraulic) on board, which are scheduled for removal tomorrow morning. No spill has occurred at this time; though trajectory support has been requested to support upcoming lightering and salvage/removal operations.
- IncidentNews
Vessel Debris; Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
other · ID 9691 · 36.638, -121.926
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On March 27, 2018, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) staff contacted the local NOAA SSC to request a drift estimate of submerged vessel debris from a grounded, 35-ft sailing vessel (S/V EAN NA MARA) that broke apart on 12-JAN-2018 near Pacific Grove, CA. Subsequent dive and side scan sonar surveys have been unable to locate keel and engine. MBNMS has requested any information that might assist in future subsurface surveys for the vessel debris.
- IncidentNews
S/V Bella Gina adrift; off San Simeon, CA
other · ID 9673 · 35.610, -121.410
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On February 17, 2018, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) contacted their NOAA SSC to request trajectory support for a sailboat set adrift within the Sanctuary five days earlier. The 35-ft S/V BELLA GINA was taking on water and the subject of a search & rescue (SAR) case by USCG. The MBNMS requested modeling support to help determine where the S/V may have drifted and/or sunk.
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San Diego Mystery Sheen; Offshore San Diego, CA
oil · ID 9653 · 32.708, -117.703
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On January 22, 2018, the USCG Sector San Diego called the NOAA Emergency Response Division to report a 6 mile by 100 foot sheen observed late yesterday, approximately 20 miles off of Point Loma, CA. The USCG requested assistance in determining whether the oil might be from a passing vessel or associated with a natural seep.
- IncidentNews
Sewage Spill: Monterey Bay; Off Salinas, CA
other · ID 9650 · 36.728, -121.838
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On January 19, 2018, a release of 4.9 million gallons of raw sewage was reported in Monterey Bay, CA. The raw sewage was released through the diffuser of the sewage outfall system, located about 2 miles offshore. NOAA ERD was asked for a trajectory analysis.
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