Most of the oil released into the Gulf of Mexico during the Deepwater Horizon explosion was biodegraded by microorganisms.

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Numerous studies have shown that microorganisms in the Gulf of Mexico played a significant role in breaking down the oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill. It has been estimated that up to 50% of the oil was biodegraded within months of the spill. However, some oil residues remain in the environment and ongoing research continues to assess the long-term impacts of the spill.

Most of the Oil Released into the Gulf of Mexico