GULF OF MEXICO - Crew members of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Harry Claiborne observe a Vessel of Opportunity Skimming System as it removes oil from the Gulf, May 8, 2010. The U.S. Coast Guard is working in partnership with BP, local residents and other federal agencies to aid in preventing the spread of oil following the April 20 explosion on the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathen E. Davis