A major oil spill off the California coast has caused dead birds, fish and oil to wash up on Hunting

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18. Huge and bad. Not just RW Huntington Beach. Beaches closed southward to Dana Point, and

no fishing or takes to 6 miles out. Most of Laguna Beach is a fairly new no-take preserve, set among some of the most gorgeous beaches and coves in the world. I snorkel out there a couple times per month, including winter...and the kelp and fish have rebounded amazingly. We liken it to an underwater Yosemite. We even see abalone again (gone for decades). Very concerned about long term impacts to sea life, beach usability, water quality.

Heard that the slick has reached North Laguna already, some 20 miles from the spill. Apparently, this is not crude but more toxic partially refined stuff.

October is prime snorkeling month with clear water and warm weather. And, usually, no oil.