Fishermen in Saint Bernard Parish affected by the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Captain Jason Melerine heads to the next line of crab pots in Plaquemines Parish, LA on May 25th, 2010. Local fisherman from St Bernard Parish were desperately fishing the surrounding bayou to earn as much income as possible before authorities shut down the crab fishing while the BP oil spill inched closer.

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Captain Jason Melerine heads to the next line of crab pots in Plaquemines Parish, LA on May 25th, 2010. Local fisherman from St Bernard Parish were desperately fishing the surrounding bayou to earn as much income as possible before authorities shut down the crab fishing while the BP oil spill inched closer.