Fuel Spill in San Francisco Bay Affects Wildlife, Beaches

Topics: Environment
Featured on Episode 8 of the 2009-2010 season, aired on Wednesday, November 4, 2009.
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Crews have worked hard over the last several days to contain a fuel spill in San Francisco. Coast Guard officials say a fuel line ruptured during a fuel transfer aboard an oil tanker about two miles south of the Bay Bridge. A large patch of oil drifted south with the tide before booms were put in place to help contain the oil. The oil affected a few beaches and some wild life. Wildlife workers found thirty six sea birds covered with oil. The birds were turned over to the "Oiled Wildlife Care Network" where they got warmed up, fed, and washed.

Additional Information:
Ohio Wildlife Care Network
News about the bird cleanup
More from KGO-TV San Francisco
Early report from San Francisco Chronicle
CNN story about 2007 San Francisco Oil Spill

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I loved the story about the muscial & recycld instraments.I would love to learn how to play an instrament & help the enviorment at the same time.

Elorargh Espie 6:46 PM 11/6/09

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