Oil skimmer collects oil in Grand Isle

JEFFERSON PARISH, La. - An oil skimmer, a member of the Vessels of Opportunity program, skims oil using boom to funnel oil into the skimmer in Barataria Bay June 10, 2010. Skimming vessels, many converted fishing and shrimping boats, are one of the weapons used to combat the oil mid-ocean and help minimize shore impact. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Caleb Critchfield.