A significant amount of pesticide was released off the coast of Los Angeles. The total amount of pesticide dropped is reported to be 500,000 barrels. This occurred up to 1982, and its impact is still being felt.

Decades later, the effects on marine species are being noted. The specifics of these effects are not detailed here, but the incident has had a lasting impact on the marine ecosystem. For more information on this incident and its consequences, readers can refer to the original report from Diario AS.

Further details on the impact of the pesticide release can be found in their coverage.