Beaches sit empty and fragile habitats hang in the balance as crews race to clean up a Southern California oil spill – CNN

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(CNN)A stretch of Southern California’s coast has been transformed by a leak at an oil pipe that released more than 100,000 gallons of oil into the Pacific Ocean.

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          This aerial photo, taken on Sunday, October 3, shows oil that has washed ashore in Huntington Beach, California.This aerial photo, taken on Sunday, October 3, shows oil that has washed ashore in Huntington Beach, California.
          A dead fish is seen in Huntington Beach on Monday, October 4.A dead fish is seen in Huntington Beach on Monday, October 4.
          Workers with Patriot Environmental Services clean up some of the oil that flowed into the Talbert Marsh in Huntington Beach.Workers with Patriot Environmental Services clean up some of the oil that flowed into the Talbert Marsh in Huntington Beach.
          Excavators dredge sand to block some of the oil from flowing into Huntington Beach.Excavators dredge sand to block some of the oil from flowing into Huntington Beach.
          Oil-absorbent booms are being used by workers to clean up oil that flowed into the Talbert Marsh in Huntington Beach.Oil-absorbent booms are being used by workers to clean up oil that flowed into the Talbert Marsh in Huntington Beach.
          Lifeguards post warning signs in Huntington Beach.Lifeguards post warning signs in Huntington Beach.
          Fish swim in oil-contaminated waters off the coast of Huntington Beach.Fish swim in oil-contaminated waters off the coast of Huntington Beach.
          Waves bring oil ashore in Huntington Beach.Waves bring oil ashore in Huntington Beach.
          A bird balances on a boom that was set up to contain oil in Huntington Beach.A bird balances on a boom that was set up to contain oil in Huntington Beach.
          This aerial picture, taken on October 3, shows oil in the Talbert Marsh area.This aerial picture, taken on October 3, shows oil in the Talbert Marsh area.
          A helicopter flies over bystanders in Huntington Beach. The federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is assisting in the Coast Guard-led response to the oil spill, the agency told CNN.A helicopter flies over bystanders in Huntington Beach. The federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is assisting in the Coast Guard-led response to the oil spill, the agency told CNN.
          Globs of oil are seen on the border of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach on October 3.Globs of oil are seen on the border of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach on October 3.
          Workers try to clean up floating oil in the Talbert Marsh area.Workers try to clean up floating oil in the Talbert Marsh area.
          Heavy equipment is used to block oil from reaching the Talbert Marsh area.Heavy equipment is used to block oil from reaching the Talbert Marsh area.
          A Huntington Beach lifeguard points to the oil-soaked sand as he tells Melissa Panozzo to get out of the water on October 3. Panozzo hadn't heard the beaches had been closed, she said.A Huntington Beach lifeguard points to the oil-soaked sand as he tells Melissa Panozzo to get out of the water on October 3. Panozzo hadn't heard the beaches had been closed, she said.
          Oil gathers on an absorption boom in Huntington Beach.Oil gathers on an absorption boom in Huntington Beach.
          Oil-skimming boats work the waters off the coast of Huntington Beach on October 3.Oil-skimming boats work the waters off the coast of Huntington Beach on October 3.
          Oil piles up as it is blocked by a boom on October 3.Oil piles up as it is blocked by a boom on October 3.
          Local residents look for signs of damage in Huntington Beach.Local residents look for signs of damage in Huntington Beach.
          A ball floats in oil that had washed ashore on October 3.A ball floats in oil that had washed ashore on October 3.
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            CNN’s Joe Sutton, Susannah Cullinane, Eric levenson, Amir Vera, Alta Spells, Stella Chan, Claudia Dominguez, Chris Isidore, Cheri Mossburg and Sonnet Swire contributed to this report.

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