Jun 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Plains All American Oil Spill at Refugio has already affected miles of the Gaviota Coast. Heavy beach oiling has been reported at marine protected areas (MPAs) just south of the spill: Naples and Campus Point. Fora Naples Reef is a favorite for advanced scuba...
Jun 4, 2015 | Research and Monitoring, Uncategorized
**This blog entry orginally appeared on the website oceanspaces.org.**/p> June 8 is World Oceans Day, when hundreds of aquariums, zoos, museums and conservation organizations, including San Francisco based Shark Stewards, is joining with thousands of people around the...
Jun 4, 2015 | Santa Barbara Channel, South Coast
via huffingtonpost: Devastating Photos Show How An Oil Spill Consumed Santa Barbara’s Coastline Animals and marine life are washing up on Santa Barbara’s shores after a ruptured underground pipeline leaked an estimated total of 105,000 gallons of crude oil on Tuesday...
Jun 2, 2015 | South Coast, Uncategorized
The Plains All American Refugio Oil Spill has contaminated Santa Barbara Marine Protected Areas and closed fishing on a large stretch of the Gaviota coast.
Jun 2, 2015 | South Coast, Uncategorized
On the afternoon of May 19th, Plains All American Pipeline reported oil spilled from a transmission pipeline under Highway 1, affecting the coast and ocean north of Santa Barbara and spreading.Agencies Responding QuicklyWhile we are sad to hear this unfortunate news,...
