i think the collection rate was about 3%. that's the number that's been tossed about. this would have gotten 98%, 99% of the oil. what we're standing on is part of a fleet that could effectively kept the oil from ever coming to shore. this is about 170 feet, and tl's one right behind us over 100 yards, over 300 feet. >> you see why this one is called the little gulf. >> right. and we got one hanging out on the back of a truck that we call a mini gulf. so the most important point to make is this equipment, while it can handle the job effectively, is of no use if we use disburseants. that's the chemical designed to get something off the front page. we're lucky oil doesn't stay on the bottom. >> has bp said this is basically