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
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.
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.