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Bacteria seem to be doing a good cleanup job in gulf

LA Times -- As efforts continue to clean the oil that gushed from the blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico, a team of scientists has found that nature's microbial helpers are hard at work too — and doing a better job than researchers had expected.

Data collected in May and June showed populations of carbon-eating bacteria were increasing in parts of a plume of oil drifting in deep water in the gulf, said lead author Terry Hazen, head of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's ecology departmen

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rbrowdersr Champion Author Detroit Posts:4,192 Points:1,405,505 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2010 9:43:26 AM Ignore rbrowdersr Report Abuse Lets see what happens in the long term.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,252 Points:1,141,025 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2010 3:17:49 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse is it the heat outside (which isn't even as bad as in June or July) that's making some folks on here super cranky? It's not even winter yet and it seems, some have the summer equivalent of cabin fever.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:15,252 Points:1,141,025 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2010 3:15:17 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse if you believe that, I got a bridge to sell to you... a bridge to a piece of land. The problem is, the land is under a column of 3,500 feet of water. But hey, the oil eating bacteria at least have scrubbed that clean.
ScottE Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,171 Points:1,818,080 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 10:33:20 PM Ignore ScottE Report Abuse God is Good! He put it all here a n d He has cleaned up the Gulf with his living creatures multiple times we see. Especially around Venezuela. Chavez is a real pig with his oil works.
TomJDriver Champion Author London Posts:1,036 Points:302,340 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:56:08 PM Ignore TomJDriver Report Abuse Just so we're all reading the same rules, which this post certainly follows: 1. Select articles relevant to GasBuddy members Articles should be on the topics of gas prices, crude oil, clean energy, fuel efficient vehicles or related automotive articles 2. Avoid Pop-Ups or intrusive advertising Do not suggest articles posted on web sites with pop-up ads or ads that are intrusive such as flyins or audio. 3. Choose recent articles Articles dated within the last 24 hours are ideal. 4. Keep it clean Do not submit articles that are non-informational, commercial, or are not family friendly. 5. Pump up those good articles Articles with the most votes each hour will move to the main page. 6. Choose Carefully We've recently put a limit of 2 articles per person every 6 hours so choose your articles carefully.
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,049 Points:1,126,105 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:44:55 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse jrsva...I am not sure that you read them correctly then, much as you seem to be having a bit of a problem comprehending posts in this forum. Might try again. geminijax...pricing. [Edited by: RENEGADEGAS at 8/27/2010 12:46:36 AM EST]
geminijax Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:14,355 Points:2,269,485 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:35:51 PM Ignore geminijax Report Abuse RG, you might want to read the posting guidelines for this site. This has to do with crude oil and hence is quite relevant. If you don't think it is, report it to the admins and let them decide. Better still, if you don't think this thread is relevant, stay off it.
traindude Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:5,613 Points:1,245,260 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:33:20 PM Ignore traindude Report Abuse good job little fellas
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:6,383 Points:1,509,670 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:30:22 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse They worked with soil contaminated with gasoline 15 years ago.
Doosie All-Star Author Anchorage Posts:786 Points:513,010 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:19:53 PM Ignore Doosie Report Abuse but what affect will these bacteria have on other populations?
HEBster Champion Author Kentucky Posts:6,474 Points:1,915,715 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:19:28 PM Ignore HEBster Report Abuse Soooo Hope it's truly working...
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:5,147 Points:1,201,650 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:18:49 PM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse I'm not sure it's being cleaned up as reported, sounds like more hype coming out of Washington.
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:6,040 Points:1,814,465 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:17:40 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse A new tactic to deal with oil spills??
TTM77 Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,735 Points:1,040,550 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:15:11 PM Ignore TTM77 Report Abuse nature surely have it cover. :)
fsuford Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:12,220 Points:2,376,260 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:15:01 PM Ignore fsuford Report Abuse I really doubt that this is true. Oil has simply settled to the ocean floor, and it will continue to be a major problem in the Gulf for decades to come.
Bubba44612 Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,173 Points:1,419,620 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:14:07 PM Ignore Bubba44612 Report Abuse Something should help out poor BP from the mess they created.
Bonito Champion Author Dayton Posts:13,044 Points:2,545,410 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:12:54 PM Ignore Bonito Report Abuse Bull Crap! I don't believe this at all! It is wishful thinking on BP's part
fajeff01 Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:480 Points:1,106,245 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:12:43 PM Ignore fajeff01 Report Abuse So now that we've been taught the science behind how these bacteria are breaking down the oil, once the bacteria expands how will we get rid of it? Or will it die off on its own?
HawaiianGuy Champion Author Idaho Posts:7,171 Points:2,617,065 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:10:04 PM Ignore HawaiianGuy Report Abuse Glad that's happening but there's still a helluva lot more to go.
Quick68 Champion Author Columbus Posts:4,832 Points:757,825 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:09:33 PM Ignore Quick68 Report Abuse You don't see the Obama family eating anything from the gulf do you. Let the cook in the White House cook something from the gulf and you will see a cook lose his head.
DriverMatt Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:14,024 Points:1,782,355 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:09:31 PM Ignore DriverMatt Report Abuse I think theres some exaggeration with this story.
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:6,996 Points:1,396,195 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:08:56 PM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse Why wait. With bad weather coming, we will see it on the shore soon.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:3,535 Points:388,610 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:08:10 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse This was reported yesterday.
CobraLeader Champion Author New Jersey Posts:267,902 Points:1,200,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:07:56 PM Ignore CobraLeader Report Abuse ... What else are the bacteria eating in the Gulf? ...
TDIdave Champion Author California Posts:2,797 Points:774,225 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:05:41 PM Ignore TDIdave Report Abuse Let's wait a year before any major conclusions. I doubt those bacteria are chomping away at 5000' and 40F.
CumminsFanOH Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,670 Points:827,990 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:05:26 PM Ignore CumminsFanOH Report Abuse Yeah, what we need is an Obuma and Dumbocrat eating bacteria! [Edited by: CumminsFanOH at 8/27/2010 12:05:42 AM EST]
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,642 Points:2,127,990 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:05:00 PM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse Great
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:6,270 Points:1,142,195 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:04:51 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Much better than all the nasty chemicals they we spraying into the water a few months ago.
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:3,644 Points:813,900 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:00:48 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse Apparently the warmer waters of the Gulf have have encouraged the bacteria to feast on the oil residual more thoroughly. Time will tell just how successful nature took care of this problem
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,139 Points:1,145,025 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 9:00:34 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse RG, I've read the news guidelines and have called you on it before when you post narrow-minded criticisms of articles that are relevant to oil and vehicle issues. When you have nothing to say try saying nothing and you won't appear so ignorant.
1988MR2guy Champion Author California Posts:4,395 Points:714,665 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:58:40 PM Ignore 1988MR2guy Report Abuse Has anyone discovered a Pelosi-eating bacteria yet?
lross94 Champion Author Lexington Posts:1,289 Points:898,880 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:58:38 PM Ignore lross94 Report Abuse Amen Brother SillyWagon! We are trying to do the same thing here in KY.
Jeannemarie Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:26,922 Points:1,944,585 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:58:12 PM Ignore Jeannemarie Report Abuse Hey guys, one thing at a time. We bacteria are very small and our job is humungous.
DustyHorse Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,011 Points:978,115 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:57:42 PM Ignore DustyHorse Report Abuse That is great news.
MiniFan Champion Author California Posts:2,223 Points:749,050 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:57:00 PM Ignore MiniFan Report Abuse how nice
sillywagon Champion Author New York Posts:10,800 Points:1,003,045 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:55:06 PM Ignore sillywagon Report Abuse Now if we could only replace my congresswoman with some of this bacteria. There is a lot to clean up in Washington.
OGW Champion Author London Posts:3,337 Points:1,111,980 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:53:45 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse Still no reason to be so careless.
ex911 Champion Author San Jose Posts:6,844 Points:1,339,770 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:51:43 PM Ignore ex911 Report Abuse obviously these bacteria are not employed by BP ;)
gasaholicMO Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,416 Points:469,750 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:49:26 PM Ignore gasaholicMO Report Abuse Still a little early to start celebrating, but I hope this is true.
TRAIN RIDER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:6,763 Points:2,297,910 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:44:46 PM Ignore TRAIN RIDER Report Abuse THIS SHOWS THAT THE EARTH IS BETTER AT KEEPING ITSELF GOING THAN MANY PEOPLE THOUGHT.
ItsMorph Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:30,077 Points:2,720,080 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:44:16 PM Ignore ItsMorph Report Abuse
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,049 Points:1,126,105 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:41:39 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse jrsva...Instead of displaying your ignorance to the entire forum, you might want to read the news post guide-lines before opening your mouth up and inserting your foot. [Edited by: RENEGADEGAS at 8/26/2010 11:42:56 PM EST]
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,139 Points:1,145,025 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:37:22 PM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse RG is expressing his usual narrow view of the world. Cleaning up the Gulf is directly related to oil, which is a core issue for this site. Get over it RG.
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:4,361 Points:1,089,725 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:37:10 PM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse That's great, if it is true! It's just so hard ti really know what is true.
ScottTee Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,083 Points:601,200 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:36:37 PM Ignore ScottTee Report Abuse man can only have so much impact on the environment
mdskier Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,488 Points:1,500,275 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:36:15 PM Ignore mdskier Report Abuse Bacteria don't work well in COLD deep ocean waters where the oil is hiding.
IamWhoIam Champion Author San Francisco Posts:13,960 Points:1,459,700 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:35:49 PM Ignore IamWhoIam Report Abuse Isn't it wonderful how Mother Nature has saved our bacon millions of times over the millennium:???
EVBuddy Champion Author Nevada Posts:14,333 Points:2,567,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:28:08 PM Ignore EVBuddy Report Abuse Sounds slow to me.
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:7,440 Points:1,141,455 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:27:17 PM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse Is BP paying these bacteria a fair wage?
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,049 Points:1,126,105 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2010 8:27:03 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse What does this have to do with oil and fuel prices?? Or anything to do with this site??