Skimming the surface of Arctic oil recovery

AK, UNITED STATES

07.23.2017

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Shawn Eggert 

U.S. Coast Guard District 17 PADET Kodiak

Crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB-20) prepare an ice-capable oil skimmer for testing in the Arctic, July 23, 2017.The Coast Guard Research and Development Center often deploys existing oil spill response technologies to better understand the limitations and capabilities, especially in the Arctic environment. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Rachel Polish

• Date Taken: 07.23.2017
• Date Posted: 08.10.2017 14:47
• Photo ID: 3659206
• VIRIN: 170723-G-ZU774-001
• Resolution: 7360x4912
• Size: 1.29 MB
• Location: AK, US