This is a timeline of the Cosco Busan spill. It shows how fast things happen after an oil spill – and why acting quickly is important. The Nov. 7, 2007 spill put 53,569 gallons of fuel oil into San Francisco Bay. Here are the first 90 minutes: 8:30 a.m.: Harbor pilot Capt. John Cota, guiding … Read more
The pilot boat captain responsible for helping navigate the container ship Cosco Busan that struck the San Francisco Bay Bridge and spilling thousands of gallons of oil that ultimately killed 2,500 birds, has been charged in federal court. On Monday, Capt. John J. Cota of Petaluma was charged with two environmental laws, including violating the … Read more
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will hold a two-day public hearing Cosco Busan oil spill that dumped around 55,000 gallons of fuel oil into San Francisco Bay after striking the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8 at the NTSB’s Board Room and Conference Center, … Read more
Do you have video footage of the Cosco Busan oil spill response? Want to share it with others? The San Francisco Ocean Film Festival wants you to submit your video work of the clean up-efforts, the local animals, beaches and people that have been affected by the November 2007 disaster. Post your videos here“Everyone is … Read more
The new year is turning out to be a busy one for IBRRC. In the first half of January, the bird center has personnel dedicated to the following events: •Patagonia oil spill in ArgentinaIBRRC is again teaming up with international wildlife professionals on Patagonia’s coast to help save 400 birds oiled affected by a mystery … Read more
Chased by lawsuits, the Cosco Busan ship that side-swiped the San Francisco Bay Bridge, finally headed back to South Korea. The ship sailed out of San Francisco on a crsytal clear day on Thursday morning. Numerous lawsuits will follow the owners of the ship, including a big lawsuit filed by the city of San Francisco. … Read more
New bird care numbers for the SF spill, now more than two weeks old, have been posted: Birds arrived live: 1,053Washed: 767Died/euthanized: 472Released: 122Found dead in field: 1,544 Bird numbers also updated daily on this blog’s right hand column.If you do find an oiled bird, please call (415) 701-2311. OWCN numbers updated: 11/21/07 @ 8:00 … Read more
A week has past since the foul stench of bunker crude left its mark on San Francisco Bay. The oil is being cleaned off beaches and the bay. And more importantly from a wildlife standpoint, birds are STILL being rescued. Crews are working at this very moment trying to locate and catch any oiled bird … Read more
The good folks at Enterprise Rent-A-Car have graciously offered to except donations for the oiled bird rescue at four distinct locations in the Bay Area. If you paper towels, toilet paper, Pedialyte, Ensure or other items to donate, please drop them off at the following locations between 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday.In … Read more
Notes from field: One of the big problems we’re seeing in this tragic oil spill in San Francisco Bay is the HUMAN element. Many of our wildlife rescue members have reported running into many people ignoring “closed beach” signs. These thoughtless folks continue to run and walk dogs (on and off leash) along stretches that … Read more