Oil naturally leaking into the ocean


	Oil naturally leaking into the ocean

amgumen

6-5-2009 10:56 PM

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oil, seep

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6-6-2009 3:18 AM

Rustee

I used to step in it all the time as a kid at the beach here in Texas.

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