Bioremediation is emerging as the best strategy for combating oil spills following first
response actions. Stimulation of indigenous degraders with suitable nutrients and …

Industrialization has dramatically accelerated in recent decades, owing primarily to satisfy
the needs of the existing population. In the early 19th century, after the discovery of oil as an …

Biostimulation offers an excellent strategy for combating oil spills following first response
actions. Bioremediation rates can be enhanced significantly through the successful …

Highlights•Consideration should be given to 'seeding'oil spills with hydrocarbonoclastic
bacteria.•Hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria often produce bioemulsifiers.•Bioremediation of …

Oil spills are treated as a widespread problem that poses a great threat to any ecosystem.
Following first response actions, bioremediation has emerged as the best strategy for …

Stimulation of indigenous degraders with suitable nutrients can significantly enhance
bioremediation rates of marine environments polluted with petroleum hydrocarbons …

Oil spills can be disastrous to any ecosystem. Bioremediation through bioaugmentation
(addition of oil-degrading bacteria) and biostimulation (addition of nutrients N&P) options …

Hydrocarbon-utilizing microorganisms are ubiquitously distributed in the marine
environment following oil spills. These microorganisms naturally biodegrade numerous …

Oil spills are probable accidents occurring mostly during transportation and processing of oil
that can contaminate marine, soil, sediments, and other environments. Oil spill is a special …

Bioremediation is a promising technology for responding to marine oil spills. A majority of
molecules in crude oils and refined products are biodegradable, and they will eventually …