Oil Seeps in the Gulf of Mexico (IMAGE) Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology Caption The submersible vehicle MARUM-QUEST samples for sediment at oil seeps in the Gulf of Mexico. Credit MARUM -- Center for Marine Environmental Sciences Usage Restrictions Only to be used in the context of this publication and citing the proper copyright. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.