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Number of beaches here because of the spill area. so that means that people shouldn't be fishing in the water. they shouldn't be consuming fish that may have been affected by the spill because we have also heard reports now of wildlife washing up with oil on them. that's currently being addressed by groups here trying to rescue animals, trying to lay boom out there to keep the oil away from the wetlands as much as possible, though damage has already been done. we do have a drone up to show you a little bit aerial views of what is going on here. we've seen boats yesterday dragging a boom to try...

I'm pamela brown in washington. you're live in the cnn newsroom on this sunday. we begin with a developing story out of southern california where a major oil spill is being called a potential ecological disaster. the leak is about 3 miles right off the coast of huntington beach and sent thousands of barrels into the pacific ocean and the beach is being littered with dead fish and birds. natasha is following the story. there is already progress out there today. tell us about it. >> reporter: yeah, pamela, there is a little progress. more than 1200 gallons of oily water mixture have been recover...

But 1200 gallons is nowhere near the spill amount of 126,000 gallons. the recovery and cleanup effort will take some time. we have watched as boats dragged a boom up and down the coast, trying to collect that oil. so far, we have been told of one oiled ruddy duck that's receiving veterinarian care, and reports of other wild life washing up are being investigated. people have found tar balls on their feet and spin, and health officials say that could be causing some skin irritation. health officials on sunday said they would issue an advisory, especially for people with respiratory illnesses, w...