Surface Oil Sheen, October 2012 (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption This surface oil sheen was seen in October 2012, near the site of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Credit Chris Reddy, WHOI Usage Restrictions None 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.