New microbe discovered eating oil spill in Gulf

AP ^ | August 24, 2010 | RANDOLPH E. SCHMID,

[george76]

A newly discovered type of oil-eating microbe is suddenly flourishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

And the microbe works without significantly depleting oxygen in the water, researchers led by Terry Hazen at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ... the bacteria may have adapted over time due to periodic leaks and natural seeps of oil in the Gulf.

[george76]

Deep-Sea Oil Plume Enriches Indigenous Oil-Degrading Bacteria.

http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/science.1195979

[abb]

OH!! MY!! GOD!!
WE ARE DOOOOOMED!!!
oh wait. wrong thread.

[edcoil]

We have been putting “bus” is lease restorations for years and years. Nothing new here.

Oil eating bacteria are found around guess what - oil.

[newheart]

[Sacajaweau]

But...But....the govrnment scientists know everything already...how can these be new bugs.

Ohhhh...Caused by global warming....I see...

[Blueflag]

The various bacteria than CAN digest oil are likely able to metabolize a wide array of hydrocarbons.

I guess this ‘discovery’ was “unexpected” just like all the jobs, economic and weather news as well ...

[colorado tanker]

Well that's interesting. Last week, in the article plastered all over the front pages and featured in the MSM scientists claimed a 25 mile "plume" (that can't be seen with the naked eye or noticed when swimming through it) that was NOT being consumed by bacteria.

Guess my bravo sierra detector was right again.

[Sacajaweau]

They’ve been using bugs to clean up gas station “deposits” in our area....for years.

[Spok]

“researchers led by Terry Hazen at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory”

Before buying into this finding lock, stock and barrel, I’d like to know the political leanings of the authors of the study, then look for peer review. Given what’s been done to science by political pressure and agendas, absolutely nothing can be taken any longer at face value.

[Sacajaweau]

Natural seeps...oh no...can’t be....Only man makes oil leak...

[george76]

microbial activity, spearheaded by a new and unclassified species, degrades oil much faster than anticipated. This degradation appears to take place without a significant level of oxygen depletion.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-08/dbnl-ssd082310.php

The enemedia will not be happy

[lonevoice]

Nature is wondrously wrought.

[Red Badger]

If this is a NEW species, and it eats oil, then if we cut off it’s food supply it will die.

Therefore we must use the Endangered Species Act to preserve this IMPORTANT BIOLOGICAL NICHE for future generations..........

IOW, DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!!!>...........

[jonascord]

Does this mean we can't keep the well capped, because the microbes will go extinct without a food source?

What a marvelous joke it would be to sneak them onto the next "Endangered Species" list...

[bigbob]

Breaking News: Attorney General Eric Holder has filed suit in federal court against the microbes for not having secured the proper licenses and permits before consuming the oil.

[CrazyIvan]

They’ve been using bugs to clean up gas station “deposits” in our area....for years.

Anyone who has ever stored their own diesel knows it's hard
to keep the bacteria out of it.

[Mr. K]

hee hee hee... good one!!!

[FormerACLUmember]

Nature is far smarter than Al Gore.

Hell, my dog Charlie the Beagle is far smarter than Al Gore.

[Pecos]

I understand that there is a bacteria that can be found in jet fuel tanks. This must be it’s cruder cousin.

[Liberty Valance]

Indeed.

[Le Chien Rouge]

Every time the left thinks it has the world figured out, something from nature throws the lefties a knuckle ball.

[carolinacrazy]

Wow, the reporting of actual science. This is just too new to me. I feel weird reading it.

Can't we just all go back to the "environmental disaster" claims? It's much easier and more fun than the study of the earth and how it protects itself.

[Think free or die]

Quick! Tax it!!

[Blueflag]

I forget the class of bacteria, but these guys can feed on a lot of things.

They are not endangered, but I like your thinking!

[WOBBLY BOB]

that nutty Leeuwenhoek guy may have been on to something:

“Myriad Monsters Confirmed in Water Droplets “

http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/indexmag.html?http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artoct00/jhps150.html

The discoverer of the watery menagerie seems to take such doubt in stride. “I can’t wonder at it, since ‘tis difficult to comprehend such things without getting a sight of ‘em,” Leeuwenhoek replied. With the next account of his miniature world, he provided testimonials from eight eyewitnesses, including three pastors and a notary public.

-November 1677

[bronxville]

Berkely discover it? HA! Enter NRDC and their trial lawyers to really clean up. It’s all such a rip-off it really pisses me off. NRDC and Fenton Communications have being doing this since their “Apple Scare” scam.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

What’s new is that “We have been putting “bus” is lease restorations for years and years” seems to be written in another language.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Natural seeps...oh no...can’t be....Only man makes oil leak...

Most notably underneath Harleys and Jaguars.

[ozarkgirl]

Every time the left thinks it has the world figured out, something from nature throws the lefties a knuckle ball.

Like the snowstorm during the global warming conference? teehee

[King Moonracer]

And for the Harley, you can no longer hear the drips splatter in a quiet garage...in the country...in the middle of the night...and with no dogs barking in the distance...

[Hacklehead]

“Before buying into this finding lock, stock and barrel, I’d like to know the political leanings of the authors of the study, then look for peer review.”

I knew Terry Hazen about 10-15 years ago. IMO he was a hack and an opportunist who jumped into whatever field was hot, did some shoddy work and moved on. His work on the oil spill fits that pattern perfectly.

[shield]

It is not new...it is just new to them.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Granted...the Harley crack was a cheap shot and their quality is light years beyond what it once was.
But history is tough to let go of.

[sand lake bar]

Boy I hope this works! I hear there’s a real fear now that all the oil may settle on the sea floor and perhaps sink deeply into the earth.

;-)

[edcoil]

ops fingers to close to keyboard...

We have been putting “bugs” in lease restorations for years and years. Nothing new here.

Oil eating bacteria are found around guess what - oil.

[AFPhys]

Thanks for the ping. No surprise to me that ol’Ma Nature has been endowed by God with the ability to easily handle oil in the oceans. In fact, I would be much more surprised if that were not the case.

[Timocrat]

Therefore we must use the Endangered Species Act to preserve this IMPORTANT BIOLOGICAL NICHE for future generations.......... IOW, DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!!!>...........

Now that's funny!

[freekitty]

Thanks. I appreciate.

I am waiting for Obama to say he is the good bacteria.

[Patton@Bastogne]

Ok ... But don’t give-up your day job ...

[Eleutheria5]

So now we’ll have to leak more oil to support the LOC (Little Oil Chomper) bacteria. LOC will starve to death without sweet crude to munch on.

[holden]

The poor little buggers were prolly held at bay for months by the millions of gallons of (toxic) dispersant Obama's friends spread around the Gulf, enriching their Chicago fat wallets at our grandchildren's expense.

HF

[MrEdd]

The same one that was newly discovered eating oil in the 1970s.

Who knows when it will be newly discovered again.

[jonascord]

Jags, Austins, MGs, were just marking their territories. Now, Lucas... The Prince of Darkness...

[Smokin' Joe]

Granted...the Harley crack was a cheap shot and their quality is light years beyond what it once was.

LOL! My Shovelhead still marks its spot.

[Sacajaweau]

P.S. Important news...There is no sign of that plume.

[The Comedian]

Trillions of jobs created!

Frowning takes 68 muscles.
Smiling takes 6.
Pulling this trigger takes 2.
I'm lazy.