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Ten Years Later: Refugio Beach Oil Spill Restoration Brings Hope and Healing to California Coast

Ten years after the Refugio Beach oil spill, a long-term effort to restore the coast and its habitat is well underway, thanks to a strong partnership, scientific expertise, and deep commitment to restoring what was lost. 

A breaching humpback whale. Image credit: Cascadia Research / Permit #21678.
Last updated Friday, July 11, 2025 9:45am PDT