Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Images from the oil spill cleanup activities at the Refugio State Beach, California


Refugio oil spill response
A crewmember cleans oil off rocks at Refugio State Beach, California, Tuesday, June 2, 2015. Oil, which spilled from an onshore pipeline May 19, resulted in cleanup efforts at the onshore site and along several miles of California coastline. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ashley J. Johnson)

Cleaned brown pelicans
Cleaned brown pelicans collected during the Refugio Incident being rehabilitated at the Los Angeles Oiled Bird Care and Education Center in San Pedro, Calif., June 1, 2015


Cleaned wildlife
Pelicans recover in an aviary at the Los Angeles Oiled Bird Care and Education Center, where wildlife rehabilitation experts care for birds impacted at the Refugio Oil Spill. Media had the opportunity to tour the oiled wildlife rehabilitation center, view and photograph at-risk animals. Wildlife care providers also gave interviews.


Refugio oil spill response
SANTA BARBARA - Members from the International Bird Rescue clean an oiled brown pelican at the Los Angeles Oiled Bird Care and Education Center, May 25, 2015. Oiled birds are cleaned and cared for before being released back into the wild. (Photo courtesy of International Bird Rescue)


Cleaned brown pelicans
Cleaned brown pelicans collected during the Refugio Incident being rehabilitated at the Los Angeles Oiled Bird Care and Education Center in San Pedro, Calif., June 1, 2015.

Refugio oil spill response
SANTA BARBARA - Members from the International Bird Rescue clean an oiled brown pelican at the Los Angeles Oiled Bird Care and Education Center, May 25, 2015. Oiled birds are cleaned and cared for before being released back into the wild. (Photo courtesy of International Bird Rescue)