Coast Guard halts investigation into Port Manatee oil spill

Coast Guard suspends oil spill investigation at SeaPort Manatee. Here’s what they found

Over $1.1 million has been spent so far to clean and investigate where the spill originated, the Coast Guard announced.

Coast Guard halts investigation into Port Manatee oil spill

PALMETTO, Fla. (WFLA) — Over 20,000 gallons of water and crude oil were recovered from Port Manatee following the spill on Sep. 1, but nearly one month later, questions still remain. Following a month-long effort, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended its investigation into the spill which sought responsibility for the environmental fiasco. Officials said they performed a thorough examination of 30 potential sources, including port facilities and ship…