Surface slicks off Hawaii Island. (IMAGE) University of Hawaii at Manoa Caption Surface slicks are a dominant feature of the seascape in West Hawaii. Credit Jonathan Whitney (NOAA Fisheries) & Paul Cox. Usage Restrictions Image may only be used with appropriate caption and credit. 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.