Human caused ecological disaster
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Event title
United States - Tarball Report at Monterey Bay; Indian Head Beach, California
Source
Severity
Unspecified
Event date (UTC)
2026-03-05 00:00:00
Last update (UTC)
2026-03-05 00:00:00
Area range
-
Address/Affected area(s)
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) notified the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) that a private citizen reported tarballs at Indian Head Beach in Monterey Bay. The individual also reported finding two dead birds and a dead seal, and informed USCG they were collecting the tarballs. USCG dispatched personnel from Station Monterey to investigate. No additional support requested at this time.