Satellite Source: RadarSat 2
Mode: ScanSAR Narrow VV
Resolution: 50 meter
Image Date & Time: 04-22-2018 2352 UTC

Confidence: High
Issue Date: 04-23-2018

Region: Gulf of Mexico
Location: 28�56'16" N, 88�58'14" W
Coverage Area: 13.45 km^2

Remarks:
Possible oil was observed in satellite imagery in Mississippi Canyon 20.
 This anomaly is unconfirmed as oil. The anomaly is emanating from the 
Destroyed Taylor Platform, a known leak source. It stretches in an E to 
W fashion for about 5.0 NM. Confidence is HIGH given that this is a known 
repeat leak source.

Uncertainties:
There are no uncertainties.


Analyst: Lee


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