Major oil spill off California threatens 'ecological disaster'
The spill, identified off the coast of Newport and Huntington Beach,
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The spill, identified off the coast of Newport and Huntington Beach,
The pipeline failure caused roughly 130,000 gallons of oil to gush into the Catalina Channel, creating a slick that spanned about 8,320 acres — larger than the size of Santa Monica.
About 126,000 gallons of significant crude oil leaked into the waters in Southern California over the weekend that now threatens marine life and scenic beaches.
California rushes to contain oil spill as wildlife, beaches hit
About 126,000 gallons of significant crude oil leaked into the waters in Southern California over the weekend that now threatens marine life and scenic beaches.