Human caused ecological disaster
Details
Event title
United States - Diesel Discharge in Ala Wai Harbor; Honolulu, Hawaii
Source
Severity
Unspecified
Event date (UTC)
2026-05-19 00:00:00
Last update (UTC)
2026-05-19 00:00:00
Area range
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Address/Affected area(s)
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On May 19, 2026, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) for Oceania was notified of a diesel discharge in Ala Wai Harbor in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. Suspected cause was due to an improper fuel transfer. The U.S. Coast Guard requested assistance with resources at risk (RAR) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation.