National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION PROGRAM
NORTHWEST REGION

M/V KUROSHIMA OIL SPILL PHOTOS

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[Fig. 1: Greater Unalaska Bay.]
 [Fig. 2: M/V Kuroshima aground at Summer Bay Beach, November 1997.] [Fig. 3: M/V Kuroshima hard aground at Summer Bay Beach, December 1997.]
Fig. 1: Greater Unalaska Bay. Fig. 2: M/V Kuroshima aground at Summer Bay Beach, November 1997. Fig. 3: M/V Kuroshima hard aground at Summer Bay Beach, December 1997
[Fig. 4: Detailed Map of Summer Bay and Summer Bay Lake.]
[Fig. 5: Oiled Bird at Summer Bay Beach.]
 [Fig. 6: Scavenged Bird Carcass.]
Fig. 4: Detailed Map of Summer Bay and Summer Bay Lake Fig. 5: Oiled Bird at Summer Bay Beach Fig. 6: Scavenged Bird Carcass
[Fig. 7: Cleanup of Oiled Vegetation.]
[Fig. 8: Temporary Tank Farm at Summer Bay Beach.]
[Fig. 9: Tide Pool at Humpy Cove.]
Fig. 7: Cleanup of Oiled Vegetation. Fig. 8: Temporary Tank Farm at Summer Bay Beach. Fig. 9: Tide Pool at Humpy Cove.
[Fig. 10: Shoreline Cleanup Along Summer Bay Lake: December 1997.]
[Fig. 11: Map of Shoreline Oiling: April 30, 1998.]
[Fig. 12: Overview of Summer Bay Beach: September 2000.]
Fig. 10: Shoreline Cleanup Along Summer Bay Lake: December 1997 Fig. 11: Map of Shoreline Oiling: April 30, 1998 Fig. 12: Overview of Summer Bay Beach: September 2000
[Fig. 13: Overview of Morris Cove: September 2000.]
[Fig. 14: Summer Bay and Lake from Pass.]
[Fig. 15: Summer Bay Lake: December 1997.]
Fig. 13: Overview of Morris Cove: September 2000 Fig. 14: Summer Bay and Lake from Pass Fig. 15: Summer Bay Lake: December 1997.
[Fig. 16: Spawned-out Pink Salmon at Humpy Cove: September 2000.]
[Fig. 17: Oil Sheens in Summer Bay, December 1997.]
[Fig. 18: Distribution of floating and stranded oil.]
Fig. 16: Spawned-out Pink Salmon at Humpy Cove: September 2000. Fig. 17: Oil Sheens in Summer Bay, December 1997 Fig. 18: Distribution of floating and stranded oil.
[Fig. 19: Trampled Vegetation along Summer Bay Lake: June 1999.]
[Fig. 20: Salmon Weir at Outlet of Summer Bay Lake.]
[Fig. 21: Sport Fishing at Summer Bay.]
Fig. 19: Trampled Vegetation along Summer Bay Lake: June 1999. Fig. 20: Salmon Weir at Outlet of Summer Bay Lake Fig. 21: Sport Fishing at Summer Bay
[Fig. 22:Site for Proposed Bird Restoration.]
[Fig. 23: Tank Farm Area before Planting: June, 1999 Survey.]
[Fig. 24: Revegetation of Tank Farm Area: September 2000.]
Fig. 22: Site for Proposed Bird Restoration. Fig. 23: Tank Farm Area before Planting: June, 1999 Survey Fig. 24: Revegetation of Tank Farm Area: September 2000
[Fig. 25: Stranded Oil among Cobble at Humpy Cove: September 2000.]
[Fig. 26: Oil Stains at Humpy Cove: September 2000.]
[Fig. 27: Proposed Shoreline Habitat Restoration along Summer Bay Lake.]
Fig. 25: Stranded Oil among Cobble at Humpy Cove: September 2000 Fig. 26: Oil Stains at Humpy Cove: September 2000 Fig. 27: Proposed Shoreline Habitat Restoration along Summer Bay Lake.
[Fig. 28: North Shore of Summer Bay Lake: September 2000.]
[Fig. 29: Large Tarmat along North Shore of Summer Bay Lake: September 2000.]
[Fig. 30: Eroding Tarballs at North End of Summer Bay Lake: September 2000.]
Fig. 28: North Shore of Summer Bay Lake: September 2000. Fig. 29: Large Tarmat along North Shore of Summer Bay Lake: September 2000 Fig. 30: Eroding Tarballs at North End of Summer Bay Lake: September 2000.
[Fig. 31: Marine Debris at Humpy Cove.]
[Fig. 32: Summer Bay Lake Oiling, May 2001.]
[Fig. 33: Close-up of oily sand, Summer Bay Lake, May 2001.]
Fig. 31: Marine Debris at Humpy Cove. Fig. 32: Summer Bay Lake Oiling, May 2001. Fig. 33: Close-up of oily sand, Summer Bay Lake, May 2001.

Photo credits:
Fig. 1: Modified from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) base map.
Fig. 2: Courtesy of Jim Severns, Port Director, Dutch Harbor.
Figs. 3, 8: U.S. Coast Guard - Unified Command.
Figs. 4, 6, 17: NOAA, OR&R.
Figs. 5, 7, 10, 15: Alaska Department of Environmental Protection.
Figs. 9, 11-14, 16, 19-31: D. Helton, NOAA.
Fig. 32, 33: Used with permission, S. McCracken, 2001.

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