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Oil dispersants can suppress natural oil-degrading microorganisms, new study shows
Description: The use of chemical dispersants meant to stimulate microbial crude oil degradation can in some cases inhibit the microorganisms that naturally degrade hydrocarbons, according to a new study. Their findings are based on laboratory-simulated conditions that mimic Gulf of Mexico deep waters immediately following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. [Source: University of Georgia]
URL: http://news.uga.edu/releases/article/oil-dispersants-can-suppress-natural-oil-degrading-microorganisms-1115/
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Source: University of Georgia
Publish Date: 11/9/2015
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