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Tarballs Washed Ashore In Seal Beach And Newport Beach: Report
Authorities don't believe the bars of tall are connected to recent oil spills in the area, the Orange County Register reported.
SEAL BEACH, CA — Authorities in Seal Beach and Newport Beach are investigating the source of tarballs that have begun washing ashore within the last week, the Orange County Register reported.
The balls of tar are likely from natural oil seepage in the ocean and not connected to any recent oil spills, the paper reported.
The tar first appeared on the shores of Seal Beach around a week ago before showing up in Newport Beach on Wednesday, the Register reported.
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