Some researchers have begun attempting to clean up oil spills by adding nonindigenous microbial hydrocarbon degraders to the spill,in the hopes that these bacteria will neutralize the dangerous chemicals in the spill.This is an example of _____.
A)bioremediation via fertilization
B)seeding
C)production of a new antibiotic
D)use of extremophiles for cleanup of organic solvents

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This is an example of seeding, where nonindigenous microbial hydrocarbon degraders are added to the oil spill to facilitate bioremediation.

Some Researchers Have Begun Attempting to Clean Up Oil Spills