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Crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock, homeported in Port Huron, Michigan, use an oil-skimming device to recover peat moss, acting as a substitute for spilled oil, near Mackinac Island.
The crew of the Hollyhock is participating in a project led by the Coast Guard's Research and Development Center, showcasing techniques for removing spilled oil from a frozen environment.
Photographer's Name:
Matthew Schofield
Photographer's Organization:
U.S. Coast Guard
Date Taken:
January 24, 2012
Location:
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Alt Text:
Crewmembers Remove Spilled Oil from Ice (USCG)
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