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Glowing Oil: Gulf Spill Under Ultraviolet Light

National Geographic photos: UV light could help Gulf spill cleanup.

Glowing Oil: Gulf Spill Under Ultraviolet Light

Glowing Oil: Gulf Spill Under Ultraviolet Light
Glowing Oil: Gulf Spill Under Ultraviolet Light
Glowing Oil: Gulf Spill Under Ultraviolet Light
Glowing Oil: Gulf Spill Under Ultraviolet Light
Glowing Oil: Gulf Spill Under Ultraviolet Light
Glowing Oil: Gulf Spill Under Ultraviolet Light
A ghost crab eats oil from the Gulf oil spill in this picture taken at the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Under ultraviolet light, the oil glows yellow-orange. (Chris Combs/National Geographic)
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