[2] Natural currents and weather were expected to eventually dilute and flush the molasses out of the harbor and a nearby lagoon.

[4][8] One diver named Roger White was sent down into the harbor to investigate the extent of the damage caused by the molasses, and his findings were as follows: "It was shocking because the entire bottom is covered with dead fish.

The other possible danger was the chance of increased predatorial activity from sharks, barracudas, and eels due to the copious amounts of deceased prey.

[3] Another potential adverse effect was the chance for unusual growth of marine algae that holds its own plethora of negative environmental impacts.

[9] Since such spills are almost impossible to clean up, the plan focuses on prevention and early detection, with regular inspections of pipelines and hourly monitoring of transmission operations.

[10] In 2015 in response to the spill the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and Matson Navigation Co reached a $15.4 Million settlement.