I visited the Galveston island State Park today, the the whole beach was covered in a burnt red, shiny substance. Im pretty sure it was oil. We also picked up a tar ball.
There were a few dead fish and several dead blue crabs as well.
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Galveston Island State Park
- Location Galveston Island State Park
- Date Aug 4 2010
- Time 07:40
- Category Oil on Land Wildlife
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