Makers promise that newly converted tanker, dubbed "A Whale," will process up to 21M gallons of oil-fouled water a day; testing is underway. Water - Gulf of Mexico - Oil spill - Business - Coast guard
Officials Hope Skimmer Will Scrub Oil-tainted Sea
Associated Press, Washington Post
Sat, 07/03/2010 - 1:01pm
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