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New microbe discovered eating Gulf oil spill
August 24, 2010 3:31 PM
A newly discovered type of oil-eating microbe suddenly is flourishing in the Gulf of Mexico and gobbling up the BP spill at a much faster rate than expected, scientists reported Tuesday. Scientists discovered the new microbe while studying the underwater dispersion of millions of gallons of oil spilled since... more » -
22-mile underwater oil plume nears rich waters
May 28, 2010 1:38 PM
Researchers say a newly discovered plume of thick oil in the Gulf of Mexico is nearing an underwater canyon, where it could poison the foodchain for sealife in the waters off Florida. The discovery of the plume, more than six miles wide and 22 miles long, was reported yesterday.... more »
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