Sentences with phrase «oil sheen»
"Oil sheen" refers to a thin layer of oil floating on the surface of water, which creates a shiny or rainbow-like appearance. Full definition
Riverkeeper discovered the oil spill during a boat patrol of Newtown Creek in 2002, finding oil sheens, floating garbage and abandoned cars littering the Creek.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos were joined by members of the media yesterday on motor boats to observe the Hudson River water outside Indian Point for oil sheens near the power plant in Buchanan.
Oil sheen seen in the Hudson River near Indian Point nuclear plant following a transformer fire on May 11, 2015 (Credit: Riverkeeper)
The Coast Guard and Virginia Marine Resources Commission reported today they have not observed any obvious signs of water pollution, such as oil sheens.
Though no one has 100 % confirmed the source of the 3 mile long patch of oil sheen spotted last month, an internal BP presentation says it's likely from the Deepwater Horizon site.
New York state environmental officials were notified after an oil sheen was observed in the discharge canal Friday morning.
It keeps my skin hydrated without the oil sheen.
Has there been some change in the oil sheen / surfactant pollution level in the Pacific?