The number of oiled seabirds has risen to five, and another one has died following the Hibernia oil spill.

Six third-party wildlife observers continue to monitor for wildlife in the area from vessels and overflights. A fifth oiled bird, a Storm Petrel, was spotted and recovered Sunday evening.

The bird did not survive. That’s the second bird that has died due to the spill.

Hibernia Management and Development Company says observations from surveillance flights, satellite imagery, and vessels show oil concentrations continue to decrease.

Demobilization of vessels will continue over the coming days, with wildlife observation and water sampling continuing.

Production remains shut down, and the investigation continues.

Earlier Story

Hibernia Management Development Company confirms that an oiled bird found following an oil spill from the Hibernia platform just over a week ago has died.

Three oiled birds were spotted but only one, a Common Murre, was recovered and brought to the seabird rehabilitation centre for treatment. It did not survive.

Hibernia Management and Development says observations show concentrations of oil continue to decrease, so it has begun to demobilize vessels.

A decrease in the sheen can be attributed to natural degradation and efforts for mechanical collection and dispersion.

Demobilization will continue over the coming days with wildlife observation and water sampling continuing.

Production remains shutdown as the investigation continues.