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NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard says a miles-long patch of discolored goop floating in the Gulf of Mexico appears to be caused by river sediment. The Coast Guard tested the patch Sunday and found only trace amounts of petroleum. A news release said the Coast Guard believes the discoloration is the result of sediments brought down the Mississippi River. The investigation began after reports came in Saturday of what appeared to be an oily sheen.
