The machine looks like a giant, thick, grooved vinyl record spinning at high speed to capture nearly 90 percent of the oil on the waters.

According to Environment America, high-speed rail USES a third less energy per mile than auto or air travel, and a nationwide system could reduce oil use by 125 million bbl. a year.

Weathering in summer, the UV light intensity and high temperature speed up the evaporation rate of oil, which is beneficial to weathering.