Local crab fishermen put protective boom in place in waters off Cocodrie, Louisiana, USA, 29 June, 2010 to add protection to the Louisiana coastal waters with the proximity of Tropical Storm Alex and the threat of more oil coming ashore.The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which began over two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast. EPA/BOB PEARSON
Local crab fishermen put protective boom in place in waters off Cocodrie, Louisiana, USA, 29 June, 2010 to add protection to the Louisiana coastal waters with the proximity of Tropical Storm Alex and the threat of more oil coming ashore.The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which began over two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast. EPA/BOB PEARSON
A floating housing complex for workers cleaning-up the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill is framed by threatening clouds from Tropical Storm Alex near Cocodrie, LA, USA, 29 June, 2010. Tropical Storm Alex is brushing the coast of Louisiana forcing oil skimmers and other small craft back to shore. The oil spill, which began over two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast. More oil is reported to be approaching the coastline in the coming days. EPA/BOB PEARSON
Several oil-skimming shrimp boats return from sea at an inlet near Cocodrie, Louisiana, USA, 29 June, 2010. High seas and rain from Tropical Storm Alex have forced clean-up of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill to cease until the storm passes. The oil spill, which began over two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast. More oil is reported to be approaching the coastline in the coming days. EPA/BOB PEARSON
A member of a clean up crews drags a trash bag full of tar balls and sand on the beach in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, USA, 28 June 2010. After oil had washes up on the inland Mississippi shoreline for the first time, the city of Ocean Springs ordered to close the beaches but later rescinded the order after it was discovered that the brown foam thought to be oil was not dangerous. The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which began two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast as BP and government officials attempt to stop the flow and remove what has already been released. EPA/DAN ANDERSON
Clean up workers walk by a stream of brown foam while looking for tar balls on the beach in Ocean Springs, Mississippi USA, 28 June 2010. After oil had washes up on the inland Mississippi shoreline for the first time, the city of Ocean Springs ordered to close the beaches but later rescinded the order after it was discovered that the brown foam thought to be oil was not dangerous. The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which began two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast as BP and government officials attempt to stop the flow and remove what has already been released. EPA/DAN ANDERSON
Jeff Glouner holds a basket full of tar balls on the beach in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, USA, 28 June 2010. After oil had washes up on the inland Mississippi shoreline for the first time, the city of Ocean Springs ordered to close the beaches but later rescinded the order after it was discovered that the brown foam thought to be oil was not dangerous. The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which began two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast as BP and government officials attempt to stop the flow and remove what has already been released. EPA/DAN ANDERSON
Clean-up workers skim oil-contaminated sand from the Port Fourchon beach in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, USA, 28 June, 2010 after oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill began to wash ashore early in the afternoon, leaving stained sand and puddles of oil on the beach. The oil spill, which began over two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast. More oil is reported to be approaching the coastline in the coming days. EPA/BOB PEARSON
Black Hawk helicopters drop sand bags in Skip Jack Bay in an effort to keep oil out of Louisiana's marsh and fragile eco system, oil continues to gush from the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico, Skip Jack Bay, Louisiana, USA, 27 June 2010. The Deepwater Horizon spill continues to spread impacting fishermen and tourist revenues along the Louisiana to Alabama coasts. EPA/BEVIL KNAPP
Clean-up workers skim oil-contaminated sand from the Port Fourchon beach in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, USA, 28 June, 2010 after oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill began to wash ashore early in the afternoon, leaving stained sand and puddles of oil on the beach. The oil spill, which began over two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast. Contaminated oil is bagged and hauled to area landfills. EPA/BOB PEARSON
Clean-up workers pull up protective boom and absorbtion materal from the Port Fourchon beach in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, USA, 28 June, 2010 after oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill began to wash ashore early in the afternoon, leaving stained sand and puddles of oil on the beach. The oil spill, which began over two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast. More oil is reported to be approaching the coastline in the coming days. EPA/BOB PEARSON
Clean-up workers pull up protective boom and absorbtion materal from the Port Fourchon beach in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, USA, 28 June, 2010 after oil from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill began to wash ashore early in the afternoon, leaving stained sand and puddles of oil on the beach. The oil spill, which began over two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast. More oil is reported to be approaching the coastline in the coming days. EPA/BOB PEARSON
A member of a clean up crew looks for tar balls on the beach in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, USA, 28 June 2010. After oil had washes up on the inland Mississippi shoreline for the first time, the city of Ocean Springs ordered to close the beaches but later rescinded the order after it was discovered that the brown foam thought to be oil was not dangerous. The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which began two months ago, is the largest in US history and continues to threaten wildlife, the ecosystem and the economy of the Gulf Coast as BP and government officials attempt to stop the flow and remove what has already been released. EPA/DAN ANDERSON
