In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Well Explosion Resulted in the Death

question 31

Essay

In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil well explosion resulted in the death of a great deal of wildlife and caused substantial environmental damage. Explain how bacteria played both harmful and useful roles (from our perspective) following this event.

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