Sheen on Caloosahatchee River raises concerns over marine life

A colorful sheen spotted on the Caloosahatchee River has raised concerns about marine life and water safety in the area.

FOX 4’s Bella Line spoke with the Calusa Waterkeeper and a business on the river:

Colorful sheen on Caloosahatchee River raises concerns for marine life

Neighbors first noticed a gas smell and then the discoloration along part of the river shoreline in North Fort Myers. The visible sheen can be seen and smelled along the water.

Calusa Waterkeeper Joe Cavanaugh said the contamination could be coming from damaged boats at the base of the Edison Bridge…

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