Crewmembers from the Coast Guard Cutter Sledge and James Rankin, both based out of Baltimore, pose for a group picture during their Earth Day project to clean up the shore in Curtis Bay, MD, April 21, 2011.

The two ships sent volunteers from each crew to assist in the clean up efforts to improve the environment.

U.S. Coast Guard photos by Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Brazzell